A number of firsts
mark the occasion,
center christened
with surprise arrival

Melody Lee

Tallahassee coming to Hamilton

Governor, It. Governor to visit

Jasper News STAFF

It was a baby boom" of
sorts in Hamilton County,
as the first-stop in Florida
(via 1-75) recorded a first
during the first week of the
new year, along with regis-
tering a first for several em-
ployees and a FHP trooper
at the local Florida Wel-
come Center.
Selena Carter of Valdosta,
made it all happen last
week as she was traveling
on 1-75 from Georgia into
Florida. Selena was preg-
nant and due! The Welcome
Center became her materni-
ty ward and the parking-
lot, her delivery room.
When Selena decided to
run some errands on the af-
ternoon of Tuesday, Janu-
ary 4, she didn't know that
she wouldn't return home
until the morning of Janu-
ary 6. The nine-month preg-
nant mother of three, was
traveling south on 1-75
when she began having
contractions.
"It happened so fast and
the pain was bad that I did-
n't know what to do. I was
scared and I just kept dri-
ving," Carter said. She
stopped at the Florida Wel-
come Center in Hamilton
County to get help, but the
pain was so intense that she
couldn't walk and she lay
down on the pavement next
to her car.
Two of the Center's infor-
mation specialists, Doreen
Goolsby and Rosetta
Townsend, were leaving
work at 5 p.m. and noticed
several people trying to
help a woman lying in the
parking lot. Goolsby and
Townsend immediately
rushed to the scene.
When they heard that the
woman was in labor,
Townsend ran to the other
end of the parking lot,
where Florida Highway Pa-
trolman Cpl. Phil Sumner
was on safety duty. He ra-
dioed for an ambulance and
the pair returned to the
pregnant woman.
Cpl. Sumner wanted to

"Midwives" back to regular duty
DELIVERING INFO DELIVERING BABIES: Florida Wel-
come Center information specialists Rosetta Townsend (I)
and Doreen Goolsby returned to their normal job duties
last week after assisting in the birth of a 6 pound, 15 ounce
impatient baby boy in the parking lot of the center. Selena
Carter of Valdosta went into sudden labor on January 4
and had to make an emergency stop at the center where
the two women and FHP Cpl. Phil Sumner safely delivered

the baby. (Staff Photo)
where she could lie on the
back seat, but she told him
that the baby was coming.
In a matter of minutes,
Tyson Javon Carter was
born.
Goolsby wrapped the
baby in a jacket from
Carter's car and placed the
baby on the mother's chest.
When Hamilton County
Emergency Medical Service
paramedics arrived, they
examined both mother and
baby, and transported them
to South Georgia Medical
Center in Valdosta.
Goolsby is the mother of
three, one of which was de-
livered by "natural" child-
birth, and she was present
at the birth of two of her
grandchildren. Composed
and factual about the un-
usual birth, she said, "I'm

just glad that everything
went all right and that the
baby and mother are okay."
Townsend, on the other
hand, was wide-eyed with
wonder as she described
the birth. She has one child
but did not deliver by "nat-
ural" childbirth and had
never witnessed a birth.
She too expressed her plea-
sure that both mother and
baby were doing well.
A 78-year-old woman
who was traveling with her
daughter and son-in-law
said that January 4 was also
her birthday and that see-
ing the birth of a new baby
was the best present she
could have received.
According to mom, T. J.
weighed 6 pounds, 15

see Welcome, Page 2A

Commodities distribution

scheduled Jan. 13 and 14

The Suwannee River
Economic Council, Inc.
has announced that the
Department of Agricul-
ture surplus commodities
will be distributed to eli-
gible area residents from
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. today
and tomorrow. January
13 and 14, at 214 N Hatley
St. in Jasper.
Any household whose
maximum gross income
is less than the state-es-
tablished maximum for

hold size is eligible. Also,
anyone receiving aid
from one of the following
programs is eligible for
USDA commodities -
Food Stamps, AFDC. SSI,
Medicaid or residence in
government housing. The
program is available to all
individuals who meet eli-
gibility guidelines, with-
out regard to race, color,
national origin, age, sex
or handicap.
For more information

Governor Jeb Bush

Lt. Governor Toni Jennings

"Citizen Hours" slated for public,

residents may voice their concerns

Florida Governor Jeb
Bush and Lt. Governor
Toni Jennings, will be com-
ing to Jasper on Friday, Jan-
uary 28.
The "Citizens Hour"
phase of the visit, will give
all Hamilton County area
residents an opportunity to
inform the Governor and
Lt. Governor of concerns
and issues important to
them.
"Bringing government
closer to the people is a
commitment my adminis-
tration has made to all of
Florida's residents. Lt.
Governor Jennings and I
are committed to serving

our fellow Floridians and
"Citizen Hours" give us an
invaluable opportunity to
listen, learn and serve the
people of our great state,"
said Governor Bush.
Governor Bush and Lt.
Governor Jennings periodi-
cally hold "Citizen Hours"
around the state to ensure
all Floridians have access to
leaders in state government
and to give them an oppor-
tunity to voice their con-
cerns to the Governor's of-
fice.
Registration for residents
interested in a one-on-one,
five-minute meeting with
Governor Bush or Lt. Gov-

ernor Jennings, begins 7
a.m. at the Hamilton Coun-
ty Courthouse, located at
207 N.E. 1st Street in Jasper.
The meetings will be set up
on a first come, first serve
basis. There will be a brief
media availability follow-
ing the "Citizen Hours."
Staff members of the
Governor's Citizens Ser-
vices office will also be
available to offer additional
assistance.
The Governor and Lt.
Governor's "Citizen
Hours" will take place at 8
a.m. to 12 noon on January
28, in Room 106 at the court
house.

Hamilton earnings analyzed

in 2004 Out of Reach report

Housing costs continue to climb in county

A person in Hamilton
County has to earn $7.81
per hour to be able to af-
ford a modest, two-bed-
room rental unit, accord-
ing to the annual 2004 Out
of Reach, report prepared
by the Washington, DC-
based National Low In-
come Housing Coalition
(NLIHC).
The date compiled in the
report, analyzes the rela-
tionship between rental
housing costs and the
wages of workers and
their families in need of
affordable housing.
The Out of Reach report

breadth of the housing
shortage in Hamilton
County. "The gap be-
tween what people earn
and what their housing
costs is stark," said Glen-
da Parton, Homeless Co-
ordinator for the Home-
less Coalition of Suwan-
nee Valley. "The conse-
quences of ends that do
not meet needs are all too
real. Untenable financial
choices, doubled and

tripled-up families, evic-
tion and homelessness."
A review of the 2004
Out of Reach data reveals
that:
Rising housing prices
are especially acute for
families earning wages
that are typical for ser-
vice-sector jobs, which are
the backbone of Florida's
economy. The average in-

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S&S SET: Following an extensive renovation and environmental clean-up at the gas
station and convenience store location on Hatley St. in Jasper, the S&S facility is
scheduled to re-open for business tomorrow morning. One of the final chores was to
put the gas sign in place and re-stock the convenience store. An expanded and im-
proved interior for better customer convenience will be available, along with 'pay-at-the-
pump'service and modernized multiple pump dispensers (MPD) at the gas island.
(Staff Photo)

KidCare health coverage sign-up ongoing

January 30 is the deadline
for open enrollment in the
Florida KidCare program, a
state funded program that
provides health care cover-
age for those children whose
families do not qualify for
Medicaid. As many as one in
two children in Hamilton
:County may qualify for the
program.
To qualify, the family must
have at least one uninsured
child and a household in-
come at or below double the
federal poverty level. Cur-
rently this is an annual in-
come of $24,980 for a two
person household and
$31,340 for three. The annual
income increases as family
size increases. A family of six
can have an income slightly
over $50,000 and still qualify.
Applications are available
at the Hamilton- County,
Pharmacy Assistance Pro-
gram office, the Hamilton
County Health Department,
Department of Children and
Families office and on the In-

temet at
"http:/ /www.healthykids.o
rg". Applications in Spanish
and assistance completing
them in Spanish is available
at the Health Department
clinic.
This is the first enrollment
opportunity since 2003 and it
is important that qualified
applicants sign-up. KidCare
has a $15 or $20 a month pre-
mium. Many private, em-
ployer-sponsored plans cost
over $100 per week and are
not affordable to many peo-
ple. This is an opportunity
for parents to insure their
children at an affordable
price.
For many families, free or
lower cost prescription med-
icine is available in Hamilton
County. Anyone taking any
medicine for over a few
months'may be eligible td get
it for free from the manufac-
turer. Blood pressure medi-
cines, heart medicines and a
wide variety of other medi-
cines are covered by various

free programs. Some generic
medicines are available at a
very low cost. Applications
are free and readily available.
Funded by a grant from
The Blue Foundation for a
Healthy Florida, the Hamil-
ton County Pharmacy Assis-
tance Program can help with
the application process for
free or low cost medicine. It is
a local resource for residents
to find other sources for
medicines, from discount
cards for persons not on
Medicare, to free programs
for those who qualify. The
program has numerous re-
sources available for all
Hamilton County residents.
Program services are com-
pletely free.
The program is located at
204 Northeast First Street in
the Sandlin building across
from the courthouse. The en-
trance is on-the side of the
building on First Avenue. It
is open daily from 8 a.m to 5
p.m. For more information
call 792-2143.

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and friends. She has a twin
named Timothy, two more
and a sister. Her favorite sport
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Relay for Life meeting

scheduled January 18

The Hamilton County
Relay for Life Committee
will meet January 18 at
the Jasper Woman's Club.
The full committee will
meet at 5 p.m. followed by
a team captain's meeting
at 5:30 p.m.
The American Cancer
Society sponsors the Re-
lay for Life to raise com-
munity awareness about
symptoms and treatments
of cancer. The Relay in
Hamilton County is
scheduled for April 30.
The ACS is a communi-
ty-based, voluntary health
organization dedicated to
eliminating cancer as a
major health problem. The

High Five Unit of the ACS
includes Hamilton, Co-
lumbia, Suwannee, Brad-
ford and Union Counties.
During the 2003-04 fis-
cal year the High Five
Unit served 356 newly di-
agnosed cancer patients.
Specially trained volun-
teers visited women who
were newly diagnosed
with breast cancer. The
Resource Room at the
Suwannee Valley Cancer
Center provided literature
as well as free wigs and
prostheses.
Young cancer patients
attended the R.O.C.K.
(Reaching Out To Cancer
Kids) Camp. Women with

cancer attended Look
Good...Feel Better meet-
ings to learn how to cope
with the appearance-relat-
ed side effects of cancer.
Men diagnosed with pros-
trate cancer participated
in the Man-to-Man sup-
port groups.
Housing was provided
at the Hope Lodge for
cancer patients and over
$16,000 in mileage reim-
bursement and pain med-
ication assistance was giv-
en to cancer patients.
For more information
about the American Can-
cer Society, call 1-800-
ACS-2345 (1-800-227-
2345).

Hamilton

Continued From Page 1A

come earned by families
with extremely low in-
comes (those at 30% or
below of their area's me-
dian income) statewide is
$7.55 an hour, yet there is
no county in which an ex-
tremely low income
household can afford the
fair market rent on a two-
bedroom home.
The weighted (pre-hur-
ricane)"housing wage"
for Florida in 2004 is
$15.37 an hour, meaning
that, on average across
the state, a worker must
earn two-and-one-half
times the newly increased
state minimum wage of
$6.15 per hour to be able
to afford a modest two-
bedroom apartment. The
housing wage in Florida
has continuously in-
creased each year.
The housing wage in
Hamilton County is $7.81
per hour. Even with. the
recent increase in the
state minimum wage to
$6.15, minimum wage
workers in Hamilton
County must work 51
hours per week to afford
a two-bedroom unit.
Among those impacted
by the affordable housing
crunch in Hamilton
County are thousands of
service sector employees,
such as housekeepers and
child care workers. With-
out them, Florida's econo-
my would grind to a halt.
Yet decentand affordable
housing frequently re-

mains elusive for these
workers and their fami-
lies, jeopardizing the
adults' ability to work as
well as the children's abil-
ity to succeed in school.
As a result of this crisis,
advocates are calling for
restoration of full appro-
priations for the State's
housing trust funds,
Florida's dedicated
source of revenue for af-
fordable housing. Hun-
dreds of millions of trust
fund dollars have been
diverted by the Legisla-
ture for unrelated purpos-
es over the past several
years. Along with restora-
tion of these funds must
come an increased em-
phasis on addressing the
housing needs of ex-
tremely low income fami-
lies, which are not well-
served by State-adminis-
tered housing programs.
Only 1% of the rental
units created in the histo-
ry of these State programs
are reserved for extreme-

ly low-income families,
even though they com-
prise at least 60% of the
unmet rental housing
need. The funding cuts
make it even, more diffi-
cult to address that need.
At the national level,
advocates are urging full
funding for all federal
housing programs such as
the Section 8 voucher pro-
gram as well as the estab-
lishment of a National
Housing Trust Fund,
which would provide
communities with funds
to build, rehabilitate and
preserve 1.5 million units
of truly affordable hous-
ing over the next 10 years.
Data for all Florida's
counties and metropoli-
tan areas is available at
the NLIHC website,
:"www.nlihc.org". Click
on Out of Reach 2004.
The Homeless Coalition
of Suwannee Valley
serves the counties of
Hamilton, Columbia,
Suwannee and Lafayette.

Welcome

Continued From Page 1A

ounces and was pro-
nounced healthy and well
at SGMC. His brother, Ed-
win, and two sisters, Erin
and Destiny are all excited
to have a new baby brother
regardless of the unusual
'arrival' circumstances.
"The patrolman was
very calm and efficient,"
noted Carter from her

home in Valdosta. "I want
to thank him and the others
for their help during the
delivery."
Construction at the new
Welcome Center continues.
The expected announce-
ment of a "grand opening"
at the site when complete
later this year, will be hard
to top the unannounced
"grand delivery" of life last
week.

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Excel School students winners

in educational competition

KidCare health coverage sign-up ongoing
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION: Students of Excel Community Christian School in
Jasper recently proved their competence in knowledge, arts and sports at the North Flori-
da Junior Convention in Jacksonville. After placing in several events in the district com-
petition, they will now attend the statewide competition in the spring. (Photo Submitted)

Students of Excel Com-
munity Christian School in
Jasper recently competed in
the North Florida Junior
Convention at West Mead-
ows Baptist Church in Jack-
sonville. Students compet-
ed in individualized activi-
ties, such as spelling, poetry
recitation, famous speeches,
vocals, instrumentals, pho-
tography, art, woodwork-
ing and athletic events.
Group event competitions
included brain bowl, vocal
trio and musical ensemble.
Each fall, private schools
in Florida hold a conven-
tion in each of the four main
districts North Florida,

West Florida, Central Flori-
da and South Florida. The
statewide convention is
held in the spring at Master-
piece Gardens near Lake
Wales.
Several students from Ex-
cel were winners in the dis-
trict convention and will at-
tend the statewide conven-
tion.
Jacob Bunting, son of Jim
and Kim Bunting, placed
first in Spelling. Charles
Combs, son of Ted and San-
dralene Combs, placed
third in Basketball Free-
throw and fifth in Watercol-
or Artworks.
Brooke Fry, daughter of

Alan and Jo Ross, placed
fourth in Girls' Soccer Kick
and Girls' Basketball Free
Throw, second in Sketching
and sixth in Popsicle Art
Creations.
Rebecca Vickers, daugh-
ter of Michael Vickers,
placed fourth in Sketching
and Colored Pencils.
A.J. Ross, son of Alan and
Jo Ross and Alan and Kim
Dicks, as well as the other
Excel students, placed third
in the PACE Bowl. The
PACE Bowl is a question
and answer session based
on an accelerated Christian
education learning pro-
gram.

Hamilton school system in line for E-Rate funds

Florida Senator Bill Nel-
son recently announced
that the Sunshine State is
in line to receive $4.8 mil-
lion in the most recent
round of funding under a
federal program that
hooks schools and li-
braries to the internet.
Legislation pushed
through in December, 're-
versed the Federal Com-
munications Commission
decision that would have
halted payments to the
program, known as E-
Rate.
Under the program,
Hamilton County is ear-
marked to receive
$7,875.06 committed
through E-Rate Funding
for the '04 year.
Legislation to free hun-
dreds of millions of dollars
in subsidies for school In-
ternet connections that

Citizen Support

Organization

meeting scheduled

at Stephen Foster

State Park
The Stephen Foster Citi-
zens Support Organization
(CSO) will hold its bi-
monthly meeting on Mon-
day, January 17, at Nelly
Bly's Kitchen in Stephen
Foster Folk Culture Center
State Park in White Springs.
The board of director's
meeting will begin at 6:15
p.m., followed by the gener-
al membership meeting at 7
p.m. Entertainment by gui-
tarist and singer/song-
writer Larry Hoover and a
reception will follow the
business meeting.
The CSO is a group of
volunteers who wear a vari-
ety of hats ranging from in-
terpreters, educators, tour
guides, greeters and land-
scape artists. More than
6,000 park volunteers
statewide help maintain the
natural beauty of Florida's
state parks.
The public is invited. For
more information, contact
the park at 386-397-4331 or
386-397-7009. To learn more
about the park, visit the
web site at www.FloridaS-
tateParks.org/stephenfos-
ter/.

had been frozen by a
change in accounting
rules, won final approval
last month from the U.S.
Congress.
Moments before law-
makers adjourned for the
year, the Senate passed by
voice vote the bill earlier
approved by the House of
Representatives, which in-
cludes a package of
telecommunications mea-
sures. The bill now goes to
President Bush to be
signed into law.
One provision will tem-
porarily ease accounting
rules that forced the Feder-
al Communications Com-
mission earlier this year to
freeze funds from the so-
called E-Rate program.
The E-rate program, ad-
ministered by the Univer-
sal Service Administrative
Co. (USAC), is used to
subsidize Internet and oth-
er communications in
schools as well as rural
health care programs.
It is funded by compa-
nies that offer long-dis-

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They typically pass on
those charges to cus-
tomers.
In August the USAC
was forced to freeze hun-
dreds of millions of dollars
in funds for the E-rate pro-
gram in order to comply
with certain government
accounting standards.
Although popular, the
E-Rate program has also
been dogged by allega-
tions of waste, fraud and
abuse, prompting investi-
gations by federal prose-
cutors, the FCC and Con-
gress.
The bill also includes
provisions to create a fund
that would reimburse gov-
ernment agencies that
move from certain wire-
less airwaves to make way
for commercial services.
The money to fund the
program would come
from proceeds raised in
the auction of the air-
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at risk, consumer group finds

Older and disabled
Americans, facing life-
threatening and debilitat-
ing illnesses such as can-
cer and multiple sclerosis,
are struggling to get
Medicare-covered drug
treatments because doc-
tors increasingly are refus-
ing to follow Medicare
coverage requirements, a
new report issued by a na-
tional consumer group,
the Medicare Rights Cen-
ter (MRC) found.
Under current policy,
Medicare does not allow
patients to be reimbursed
when they purchase cov-
ered medications, such as
chemotherapy drugs, for
themselves. Medicare re-
quires that the physician
who administers the med-
ication purchase the drug,
and Medicare then pays
the doctor the cost of the
drug. When a doctor de-
clines to purchase the
drug, Medicare declines to
pay for it even when the
patient buys the drug for
administration by a physi-
cian.
There is a quick fix ei-
ther reimburse patients
for medicines they pur-
chase for themselves, or
require physicians who
are paid by Medicare to
purchase the drugs," said

Robert Hayes, president
of MRC. "The Administra-
tion has the statutory au-
thority to do this today."
The MRC report found
that as more patients are
being asked by their doc-
tors to buy their drug
treatments themselves -
often chemotherapy drugs
and biological agents to be
infused or injected that
can cost thousands of dol-
lars per treatment they
either go without their
drugs or experience sig-
nificant financial hard-
ship.
The report, "Heightened
Anguish: Medicare Pay-
ments for Life-Saving
Drugs", explains that doc-
tors do not want to stock
the drugs because of the
overhead costs involved
or are uncertain that
Medicare will reimburse
them for administering
certain drugs. Additional-
ly, recent changes in
Medicare Part B drug re-
imbursement has led
some doctors to believe
that Medicare reimburse-
ment is not adequate to
cover all of their costs, de-
spite General Accoufit-
ability Offices reports to
the contrary.
The MRC has recom-
mended that the Centers

for Medicare and Medic-
aid Services either allow
patients to be reimbursed
for drugs they buy them-
selves and are adminis-
tered in doctors' offices, or
require doctors to pur-
chase medications if they
are seeking Medicare re-
imbursement for adminis-
tering them.
More than three-fourths
of Medicare's expendi-
tures for outpatient pre-
scription drugs under
Medicare Part B are drugs
administered in a doctor's
office. In 2002, Medicare
spent $8.5 billion on these
drug treatments.
When Medicare begins
covering outpatient pre-
scription drugs under
Medicare Part D in 2006,
drug treatments currently
covered under Medicare
Part B will not be affected
by the new drug benefit.
MRC is the largest in-
dependent source of
Medicare information and
assistance. Founded in
1989, MRC helps older
adults and people with
disabilities get high-quali-
ty, affordable health care.
For more information
about MRC, call 212-204-
6219, or visit the MRC
web site,
"www.medicarerights.org".

The Hamilton County
Landfill and Recycling
Center will be closed Janu-
ary 17, in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr.
Day.
The Landfill accepts res-
idential household
garbage, as well as haz-
ardous waste and items
for recycling.
The Hazardous Waste
Center -accepts paint,
household chemicals,
used motor oil, oil filters
and batteries at no charge.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Jennings: Preservation and

Dear Editor:
Over one hundred years
ago, the town of Jennings
became a wealthy center
of cotton ginning. Boll
weevils, the Great De-
pression, and an Inter-
state have slowly drained
its wealth and much of its
vitality. Today, Jennings
is a sleepy little town
with few businesses, no
industry, and a rapidly
changing environment.
However, with the com-
bined resources of water
and inexpensive, open
land, its location as the
first town in Florida and

its proximity to Valdosta,
Jennings has much to of-
fer new residents, indus-
try, and tourists.
Visitors to Jennings im-
mediately notice the lack
of a formal downtown.
Most of the historic build-
ings were torn down long
ago and not replaced.
Manufactured housing is
being used for new busi-
nesses for one reason or
another. Empty lots out-
number buildings. The
most historic remaining
buildings are in severe
disrepair. There is a lack
of shade trees and pedes-

trian-friendly sidewalks.
These are not qualities
normally associated with
an inviting business dis-
trict. These are places that
draw neither visitors nor
new businesses.
Another issue facing
Jennings is its ability to
retain residents. Many of
the homes in town, once
vacant, are sold to non-
permanent residents. The
county around Jennings is
developing at a much
faster rate than the town
itself. Young people often
leave Jennings and do not
return. There is little

Joyc e M. Cortes, MD
Internal Medicine

planning
pride in the town itself
and a sense of hopeless-
ness is often expressed by
the long-term residents
there.
A proactive new organi-
zation is forming to ad-
dress these and other is-
sues in Jennings. We will
be primarily an organiza-
tion dedicated to the
preservation of heritage
and planning for the fu-
ture. Immediate action
will be initiated to reha-
bilitate the old Bank of
Jennings building.
Working with Hamilton
Main Street, we will carry
on the goals of historic
preservation and down-
town revitalization, but
with a focus on Jennings
resources.
We are seeking initial
members who will dedi-
.cate themselves to start-
ing up this exciting new
organization. Everyone is
invited, and we especially
need people with exper-
tise in law, accounting,
computers, non-profit
management, architec-
ture, engineering, and
government.
If this sounds exciting to
you, please contact Brent
Runyon at jefnningsher-
itage@yahoo.com, (803)
920-7756, or 264 Magnolia
Street, Athens, GA 30606.
Thank you. Brent Runy-
on
(Editor's Note: Brent
Runyon is a former resi-
dent of Jennings and a '91
graduate of Hamilton
County High School and
class Valedictorian. He is
currently in graduate
school at the University of
Georgia, seeking a Mas-
ter's Degree in Historic
Preservation).

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BRONZE STAR AWARD: White Springs Police Chief
Joe Subic has been serving a tour of duty abroad with
the U.S. Army Reserve. For his actions during opera-
tions in the combat zone in Iraq, Subic (left) was re-
cently awarded the Bronze Star by Deputy Command-
ing General for Multi-National Forces, Major General
Geoffrey Miller, while deployed overseas. (Photo submitted)

The medical staff and employees of Shands Medical Group of Live Oak are pleased to
welcome Joyce M. Cortes, MD, to our healthcare team. A specialist in Internal Medicine,
Dr. Cortes provides a range of healthcare services for adults of all ages.
Adult & geriatric care Women's health Preventive medicine
Physical exams Health screenings Minor illnesses and injuries
Dr. Cortes is committed to bringing the people of this community an unsurpassed
level of medical care and personal attention in a convenient neighborhood setting.

Ray Hilward Morgan
Ray Hilward Morgan, age
71, of White Springs, Florida,
passed away Wednesday,
January 5, 2005, at his home
following an extended ill-
ness. He was a resident of
Hamilton County since the
age of six. Mr. Morgan was a
well-known farmer and
highly respected member of
the community. He served 12
years on the Hamilton Coun-
ty School Board with several
years as chairman and was
president of the Hamilton
County Farm Bureau for 20
years. Mr. Morgan worked at
Hamilton Correctional Insti-
tution for eight years and he
was a member of First Pres-
byterian Church in Jasper.
Survivors include his wife
of 46 years, Irene Tuten Mor-
gan, of White Springs; one
son and daughter-in-law,
Kevin Mallory and Cindy
Daniels Morgan of White
Springs; two granddaugh-
ters: Rachel and Mallory
Morgan; his mother, Nancy
Fouraker Morgan of Jasper;
three sisters: Mildred Mor-
gan (Gilbert) Miller; Phyllis
Boyd Lewis; and Linda Mor-
gan Waldron, all of White
Springs; nieces and nephews:
Stanley Rhoden, Quinn Wal-
dron, Kerry Waldron, Kyle
Wigelsworth, Philip Miller,
Lynn Wigelsworth Eskew
and Robbin Wigelsworth
Wyche.
Funeral services were held
Friday, January 7, in the
-chapel of Harry T. Reid Fu-
neral Home with Reverend
Doug Hilliard officiating.
Mrs. Jo Coe played the piano
for the service. Mr. Johnny
Bullard sang "Amazing
Grace" and the J.M. Morgan
Family sang "Beulah Land".
Active pallbearers were:
David Goolsby Jr., Hugh
Hunter, Jerry L.,Bullard, Rex
Mitchell, Dr. Ben Norris and
Terry Erixton. Interment fol-
lowed in Evergreen Ceme-
tery.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Jasper
Presbyterian Church, P.O.
Box 329, Jasper, Florida
32052.
Harry T. Reid funeral

Home was in charge of
arrangements.
Wilbur Peter Ireland
Wilbur Peter Ireland, age
91, of Boynton Beach, Flori-
da, passed away Thursday,
January 6, 2005. He was a fu-
neral director in New York
City before moving to Boyn-
ton Beach in 1954. Mr. Ire-
land was a former partner of
Scobee-Ireland-Potter Funer-
al Home in Delray Beach and
a member of Cason United
Methodist Church. He was
past president of the Delray
Beach Kiwanis and a mem-
ber of the GC Via de Cristo
and the Christian Business
Men's Fellowship. Mr. Ire-
land was predeceased by his
wife of 50 years, Florene
Todd.
Survivors include two
daughters: Sally Ireland (Dr.
Ben) Kennedy of Boca Raton,
Florida, and Marion Ireland
(Jimmie L.) Smith of Mariet-
ta, Georgia; two grandsons:
Ben (Teri) Kennedy Jr., and P.
Todd (Lisa) Kennedy, both of
Boca Raton; three grand-
daughters:. Adrienne
Kennedy (David) Haag of
Boynton Beach, Laura S.
(Trey) Welch of Marietta, and
Jennifer S. (Joe) Guthrie of
Auburn, Alabama; eleven
great-grandchildren: Court-
ney, Benjamin and Michael
Kennedy; Taylor, McCallen
and Jackson Kennedy; Ryan
and Tammy Haag; Tanner
and Garrison Guthrie; and
Davis Welch; and two nieces:
Joan Deutsch and Paula
Woodward.
Funeral services were held
Sunday, January 9, 2005, at
Scobee-Ireland-Potter Funer-
al Home in Delray Beach.
Memorial contributions may
be made to The Gideons In-
ternational, PO Box 735, Boca
Raton, FL 33429-0735 or to
Food For the Poor, 550 SW
12th Ave., Deerfield Beach,
FL 33442.

Joyce Mullis Weeks
Joyce Mullis Weeks, age 76,
of Valdosta, Georgia, passed
away Sunday, January 9,
2005, at her residence after a
lengthy illness. She was born
on March 16, 1928, in Tifton,

Georgia, to the late Daniel L.
and Annie Ruth Fagin
Mullis. Mrs. Weeks retired
from Sears, where she
worked in Customer Service.
She was a member of Grace
Community Chapel, a mem-
ber of the Order of the East-
ern Star and a Cursillista.
Survivors include her hus-
band, Julian Weeks Sr. of Val-
dosta; daughter and son-in-
law, Ann and Doug Hilliard
of- Jasper, Florida; two sons:
Julian Thomas Weeks Jr. of
Pearson, Georgia, and Timo-
thy David Weeks Sr. of Val-
dosta; six grandchildren: Ja-
son and Keri Hilliard of Live
Oak, Florida, Amiee and
Gary France of Atlanta, Geor-
gia, Jolene and Shawn Strum-
lauf of St. Augustine, Florida,
Amanda and Robert Baugh-
man of Lawrenceville, Geor-
gia, Timothy David Weeks Jr.
of Valdosta, and Heather Mc-
Clendon of Valdosta; five
great-grandchildren: Ryan,
Joshua and Katherine Baugh-
man of Lawrenceville, and
Matthew and Micah Hilliard
of Live Oak; three brothers
and two sisters-in-law, Dan
and Emma Mullis of Tavares,
Florida, Carl and Juanita
Mullis of Valdosta, and Mar-
vin Mullis of Valdosta; and
several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Funeral services were held
on Wednesday, January 12,
2005, in the chapel of the Car-
son McLane Funeral Home
with Dr. Virgil V. Eckleberry,
Reverend Charles Scarbor-
ough and Reverend Doug
Hilliard officiating. Inter-
ment followed at Riverview
Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, dona-
tions may be made to the Ma-
sonic Home for Children of
Georgia, 1417 Nottingham
Dr., Macon, GA 31208, or the
Pregnancy Support Clinic of
Valdosta Inc., 206 W Gordon
St., Valdosta, GA 31602. Con-
dolences to the family may be
conveyed by going to
www.mclanefuneralser-
vices.com.
Carson McLane Funeral
Home was in charge of
arrangements.

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Guidance

By Jerry Thomason, Pastor, Harvest Fellowship

The 10 Commandments

Upon visiting Washing-
ton DC, the thing that
caught my attention the
most was how the Bible
was quoted, pictured, or al-
luded to at just about every
monument and govern-
ment building I visited. It is
very evident that the
founders of the United
States government used the
Bible as a guide and quoted
it often in their writings
and speeches and even
chiseled it in stone so we all
could know where they
stood as our nation was
framed. It is evident that
our nation's judicial justice
system is based upon the.
10 Commandments of God
given. to Moses in the Old
Testament. I thought it
would be good to remind
ourselves what those com-
mandments are and see

just how many directly re-
late to the laws of the land
today.
Exodus 20:1-17:
And God spoke all these
words, saying,
"You shall have no other
gods before Me.
You shall not make for
yourself any carved image
(idol).
You shall not take the
name of the Lord your God
in vain (irreverently).
Remember the Sabbath
day, to keep it holy.
Honor your father and
your mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit
adultery (have sexual rela-
tions outside your own
marriage).
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false
witness against your neigh-

bor (do not lie).
You shall not covet your
neighbor's house, wife, ser-
vants, ox, donkey, or any-
thing that is your neigh-
bor's."
In today's society the
only Commandments you
can get arrested for break-
ing is number 6, murder;
number 8, stealing; and
sometimes number 9, lying
(only if you are under oath
in a court of law or filing an
official report). Keeping the
other commandments will
enhance your life and help
prevent you from commit-
ting 6, 8, and 9 but are not
on most books as law of the
land.
But if you keep the 10
commandments you will be
a good Christian, a good
son or daughter, a good
husband or wife, a good
neighbor, an honest person
and someone who is not
materialistic. You would be
the type of person that we
all would like to live next to
and have as a friend. So pay
more attention to the 10
Commandments and your
life will be better for it.

Host families needed for

foreign exchange students

The D.M. Discoveries Ex-
change Student Program is
seeking host families in
Hamilton County or other
North Central Florida coun-
ties for two foreign exchange
students.
Sabrina is a 17-year-old girl
who lives in Belo Horizonte,
Brazil, with her parents and
older brother. She has played
tennis since she was four,
loves sports and sings in the
church choir.
Na Young is a 15-year-old '
girl who lives in Kangnam-
Gu, Korea, with her parents
and younger brother. She is
an active Catholic who stud-
ies hard and likes to watch
movies with her friends.
According to Director of

The family of Henry
Harrington wishes to ac-
knowledge with deep ap-
preciation the many ex-
pressions of kindness -
your loyal services, com-
forting messages, prayers,
calls, visits, flowers, food
and all expressions of love
and sympathy extended to
us during this period of
distress.
The Harrington Family

D.M. Discoveries Sandra
Storer each student has her
own spending money and in-
surance. Each is ready to be-
come a member of a typical
American household partic-
ipating in everything from
household chores to family
discussions.
For more information con-
tact DMD at 219-662-1145 or
1-877-417-9600, or visit their
w e b s i t e ,
"www.dmdusa.com".

TRAVELING PRINCESS:
Cinderella was sighted
recently at the Florida
Welcome Center on 1-75
in Hamilton County,
when she stopped for
some rest and relaxation
during the trip from her
home in Potter's Springs,
GA, to her grandma's
house in Miami. Accord-
ing to her mom, the little
beauty would stay quiet
during the trip if she was
allowed to wear her
gown. Mom complied and
'Cinderella' complied and
no slippers were lost
along the way and the
story-book princess ar-
rived home before the
stroke of midnight.
(Staff Photo)

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National Stephen

Foster Day concert

slated for January 16

A celebration of America's
favorite songs, from "Oh!
Susanna" to the Florida state
song, "Old Folks At Home"
will highlight Stephen Fos-
ter Folk Culture Center State
Park's commemoration of
National Stephen Foster Day
on January 16.
This year's concert fea-
tures a performance by
Melissa Perez, winner of the
Jeanie Ball and Auditions, a
statewide vocal competition
sponsored by the Florida
Federation of Music Clubs.
Selections will include clas-
sical and operatic composi-
tions by American and Eu-
ropean composers.
The concert will also fea-
ture Foster songs by gui-
tarist and singer / songwriter
Larry Hoover and Stephen
Foster Center Citizen Sup-

port Organization President
Johnny Bullard.
Foster composed more
than 200 songs, appealing to
sentiment, humor and a
changing society in the years
before the Civil War. "Oh!
Susanna" was popular dur-
ing the California gold rush.
Two of his songs, "My Old
Kentucky Home" and "Old
Folks At Home" were cho-
sen as official state songs fol-
lowing his death.
The concert begins at 2
p.m. at the Stephen Foster
Museum in White Springs
and will be followed by a re-
ception provided by the
Stephen Foster Citizens Sup-
port Organization. Admis-
sion is $4 for a vehicle with
up to eight passengers. For
more information, call 386-
397-4331.

Hamilton County

hosts Special Olympic

basketball tournament

Hamilton County Special
Olympics will host a multi-
county basketball tourna-
ment on February 5. Other
counties attending the
tournament include Co-
lumbia, Baker, Bradford,
Duval, Palm Beach and In-
dian River.
The Hamilton County
Special Olympic Basketball
team won the State Title in
2003 and 2004 and will be
trying to retain the title this

year.
The event will begin at 9
a.m. at the old Hamilton
County High School. Food
and drinks will be avail-
able for sale with all pro-
ceeds going to Special
Olympics of Hamilton
County.
Volunteers are needed
and all donations are ac-
cepted. Contact Helen
Udell at 397-2563 for more
information.

Healthy Start Board of Directors

meeting slated for January 20
The Healthy Start of Alachua County, 6031 NW
North Central Florida Board 1st Place, Gainesville.
of Directors Meeting will be The public is invited. For
Thursday, January 20, at 2 more information call 352-
p.m. at the United Way of 955-2264, ext. 314.

The Annual Corn Grow-
ers meeting will be held
on Tuesday, January 18, in
the conference room of the
Suwannee County Exten-
sion Office, 1302 Eleventh
Street SW, Live Oak Reg-
istration will begin at 5:15
p.m., with supper- being
served at 5:35 p.m.
The meal is being spon-
sored by local agricultural
bu-inesses. The educa-
tional program will begin
immediately following the
meal.
Agenda items include

US Army Signal Corps

Band performs at LCCC

The United States Army
Signal Corps Band, offi-
cially designated as the
434th Army Band, will be
performing at Lake City
Community College Al-
fonso Levy Performing
Arts Center at 3 p.m on
Sunday, January 16.
The Signal Corps Band
has several performing
components including
marching band, jazz en-
semble, jazz combo, Dix-
ieland band, brass quin-
tet, and Signal Corp Con-

cert Band.
The Signal Corps Con-
cert Band repertoire con-
sists of marches, tradi-
tional band literature,
transcriptions of popular
classical orchestral pieces,
patriotic music, Broad-
way show tunes and other
contemporary popular
music.
Admission is free to the
public. For more informa-
tion contact LCCC band
director Harry Wuest at
754-4373.

production practices, hop-
per box and seed treat-
ment, general insect con-
trol, weed management,
corn silage digestibility, as
well as pesticide applica-
tion procedures, storage
and disposal, equipment
calibration, and pesticide
safety. CEU and CCA
credits have been applied
for.
For more information,
call Clifford Starling at the
Suwannee County Exten-
sion Office at 386-362-
2771.

Registration on-going for
HCHS Motown Review

Hamilton County High
School will hold a Motown
Review on February 26. In-
dividuals or groups may
perform dance, vocals or lip
syncing and must be in pe-

riod costume.
Deadline for registration
is January 18, in Room 538
(Mrs. Akins' room) at the
HCHS. Tryouts will be held
at 3 p.m. on January 25.

There will be a meeting of
The Original Florida Tourism
Task Force Magazine Com-
mittee at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,
January 18, at the Columbia
County Emergency Manage-
ment Building, 263 NW Lake
City Avenue, Lake City. This
committee will discuss select-
ing a printer for the magazine
and is open to all who would
like to attend.
There also will be a meet-

ing of The Original Florida
Tourism Task Force at 10 a.m.
on Thursday, January 20, at
the Florida Museum of Nat-
ural History on the comer of
Hull Rd. and SW 34th St. in
Gainesville.
For more information, con-
tact Jayne Moraski, Director
of Economic Development,
at 352-955-2200, extension 106
or e-mail
"moraski@ncfrpc.org."

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and beyond. Strong reading skills and curiosity about the world
around them are important characteristics that will help children
both now and in the future as adults. Do your child a favor and
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 13,2005

THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL

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The Criminal Justice Di-
vision at Lake City Com-
munity College is a certi-
fied training center
through the Criminal Jus-
tice Standards and Train-
ing Commission. It offers
the basic 532 hour correc-
tions and career develop-
ment courses as well as the
cross-over from correc-
tions to law enforcement.
Opportunities abound
for anyone at least 19 years
old with a high school
diploma or GED. They can
begin at an entry level po-
sition, with a starting
salary of over $30,000 per
year plus benefits, includ-
ing heath and life insur-
ance, and state housing if
qualified. Corrections offi-
cers can retire after 25
years of service as a mem-
ber of one the best retire-
ment systems in the na-
tion. However, there are a
few steps needed to get
qualified and trained as a
corrections officer.
First, applicants must
contact the institutional re-
cruiter of the prison in the
area where they would
-like to work. Then they
must take the Florida Basic
Abilities Test (FBAT)
which is given at the Olus-
tee campus of LCCC every
Tuesday. Call 386-754-
4303 for more information
and to sign up. Once the
FBAT test has been passed
and the applicants have
cleared the hiring process,

they can start academy
training.
The training is 14 weeks
long followed by a four-
week practicum inside the
prison. When the
practicum is completed
there is a week of review
and then a final exam giv-
en by the state of Florida.
Once the exam is passed,
the graduate is a certified
corrections officer. How-
ever, their education does
not have to stop there.
LCCC also offers an Asso-
ciate in Science (A.S.) de-
gree in Corrections that
can be transferred to sev-
eral state colleges that of-
fer a Bachelor of Science
(B.S.) degree program in
Corrections. A B.S. is need-
ed for employment in the
Federal Bureau of Investi-
gations (FBI), the Florida
Department of Law En-
forcement (FDLE), the U.S.
Customs Service, and
many other areas in law
enforcement and correc-
tions.
Graduates could also ad-
vance through the ranks to
the position of correctional
captain, colonel or war-
den. The possibilities and
opportunities in Correc-
tions are limitless. LCCC
encourages interested in-
dividuals to take the leap
and try something new -
maybe a job in corrections
is just the opportunity for
which they have been
searching.

ALL SMILES FOR TOYS: Mayor Joseph McKire and Town Council Member Tracy
Woodard are pictured with Santa and Dezi Hughes, winner of a gift filled stocking during
the Festival of Lights in White Springs on Saturday, December 11. (Photo Submitted)
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STOCKING FULL OF JOY: Santa gives Katilynn Eddings and her gift filled stocking a big JESUS IS THE BEST GIFT: This is one of the many beautiful floats that participated in
hug during Breakfast With Santa at Nellie Bly's Kitchen in Stephen Foster State Park on the Festival of Lights Parade in White Springs on Saturday, December 11. (Photo Submitted)
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SPECIALIZING IN T7[-1 EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF MALE IMPOTENCE
SURGICAL AND MEDICAL THERAPIES
All patients are given personal and confidential attention
Office Locations in Lake City and Live Oak
Toll Free 1-888-775-6853 l31560JRS-F

WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT: Mayor Joseph McKire and Town Council Member 1ra-
cy Woodard watch as Santa tries to get little Thomas stout to smile. Thomas won a gift
filled stocking during the Festival of Lights in White Springs on Saturday, December 11.
(Photo Submitted)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Town of White Springs is requesting proposals for a tenant to occupy
the 750 sq. ft. recently renovated Historic Town Hall Building on Hamilton
Avenue in White Springs, Florida. Proposals will be ranked by the
following criteria: Consistent with town vision Statement (available at Town
Hall), 30 points; Business Plan presented, 25 points; Proposed remuneration
to the town, 20 points; References, 25 points; Familiar or able to become
familiar with the area, 10 points. Winner will be offered a lease agreement
with the Town.

All candidates must submit 6 copies of proposals in writing with any
supporting documents by Thursday, February 10, 2005, 5pm to Town of

White Springs, PO Drawer D, or 10363 Bridge Street, Whilte Spris. FL
32096 Attention: Shirley Heath, Town Clerk. Proposals will be considered
at a public meeting of the Town Council Tuesday, February 15, 2005 lm\\
Hall. You are encouraged to attend to give a 5 minute presentation ol your
plan.

The town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any
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interest of the town.

Happy New Year!!!! It is
hard to believe that 2005 is
here. I hope you all ate your
black-eyed peas, hog jowls,
and greens (no matter what
variety they are all good)
on New Year's Day for good
luck. At South Hamilton, we
are off to a GOOD start.
Here are some upcoming
events:
Friday, January 14 Hon-
or Roll Reception 2 p.m. in
Cafeteria
Monday, January 17 -
Martin Luther King Holiday
Tuesday and Wednesday,
February 8 and 9 Fourth
Grade FCAT Writing As-
sessment
February 28-March 4 -
FCAT for Grades 3-6
March 7-11 FCAT for
Grades 3-6
*** I am quite sure that K-
2 Stanford 9 or Stanford 10
Testing will be held either
the week of February 28 or
the week of March 7.
Our Pre- K class is excited
with thier new experiences.
We are using our Leap Pads
for the first time this year.
Our Leap Pads help us with
our pre-reading skills, listen-
ing skills, skills in following
directions, and many other
skills that we need in order
to be ready for Kinder-
garten. Also, we miss Mrs.
Marlene Shaw, who has
been sharing reading with
us from the White Springs
Public Library. Her husband
is really ill and she has not
been with us for a while. We
sent him Get Well Cards.
Miss Runyon and Mrs.
Johnson's kindergarten class
welcomes everyone back
and wishes everyone a Hap-
py New Year!!!!! Students
are getting back into the
swing" of things with writ-
ing, math, and phonics. We
will be continuing letter
sounds and learning how
sentences begin and end.
We are learning about capi-
tal letters, question marks,
and periods. We are very
busy in Kindergarten.
Mrs. Mickler's first

graders had a Christmas
break with lots to tell about
when we returned on Mon-
day. It is now time to buckle
down and get serious about
our work once again. This
week we have been very
busy in math. We have been
working on odd/even num-
bers and counting by 2's, 5's,
and 10's. We are preparing
to take our first major first
grade test in late February -
the Stanford 10 Test. Par-
ents, remember to keep
reading with your child
every night for about 15
minutes. Mrs. Mickler is
stressing "the more students
practice, the better readers
they become."
The second grade class
started studying habitats in
Science this week. Students
identified the elements
needed for a habitat. Stu-
dents discussed the use of
camouflage to protect ani-
mals from danger.
In Math, we began two-
digit subtraction. This is a
challenging concept for stu-
dents. Parents, please prac-
tice with your child at home.
Mrs. Schmid will be sending
worksheets.
Students enjoyed solving
the mystery in "Young Cam
Jansen" in reading. The sto-
ry pointed out the impor-
tance of good character.
Third graders enjoyed a
wonderful winter holiday.
We were all filled with ex-
citement to share our stories
when we returned. Our
reading selection for this
week, "Ananse's Feast" is an
African folktale. We have
enjoyed reading many folk-
tales and discussing the
moral lessons that they
teach. "Look before you
leap; Treat others as you
would like to be treated; By
trying to get more, the
greedy sometimes lose all."
We have related these
lessons to our own lives and
how they can help us. In
math, we have been explor-
ing the concepts of time,
schedules, and calendars.

We are also continuing our
study of "space" in science.
Our student of the week is
Ny'Ira Alexender. Ny'Ira is
a great citizen to our school
and students. She is always
finding ways to help others
and their teacher. Keep up
the good work, Ny'Ira.
Mrs. Howell's fourth
grade is back in swing for
the New Year of 2005, and
we are gearing up for the
upcoming FCAT Writing
Assessment. The upcoming
FCAT Writing Assessment
is just around the comer on
February 8 and 9. If you
missed our 4th grade Christ-
mas musical on December
17, you missed a treat!! The
students did an outstanding
job singing and performing
the musical, "The Little
Christmas Tree's Christmas
Gift." Happy Birthday to
Austin Hughes on January
7. Parents, if any of you have
photos of the Christmas pro-
gram, please share them
with us we would like to
send a copy to the newspa-
per!!!!
Fifth grade students are
busy reviewing fractions in
mathematics and studying
about forces and motion in
math and learning about the
Jr. Iditarod race in Alaska.
We welcome Tyler Allen to
our class. Welcome Tyler!!!!!
Mr. Corbett's sixth grade
has been busy getting ready
for FCAT. Everyone is work-
ing very hard and wants to
do their best on the test.
South Hamilton extends
its sincere sympathy to sixth
grade student and Student
Council President, Mariah
Harrington, on the loss of
her father, Henry Harring-
ton. Mr. Harrington passed
away over the Christmas
holiday, and Mariah and her
family remain in our
prayers.
Mr. Harrington served on
our South Hamilton Ele-
mentary School Advisory
Council. He and his wife Pa-
tricia were ardent and faith-
ful supporters of South

South Hamilton

Elementary News

By Johnny Bullard

Whether it lasts or does-
n't, we have certainly
been blessed with some
mild spring like weather
for the past several days. I
was in Gainesville on Sat-
urday, and many people
were enjoying picnics,
barbeques, and "cook
outs" in the many beauti-
ful parks in and around
Gainesville. The "snow-
birds" who fly South each
year for the warm weather
of Florida must truly be in
heaven. Let's give thanks
for each day this nice
weather holds.
The Stephen Foster Citi-
zens Support Organiza-
tion will meet on Monday,
January 17, in Nelly Bly's
Kitchen at 7 p.m. The CSO
Board meets at 6:15 p.m.
The CSO will meet in Nel-
ly Bly's this month, as the
park service auditorium is
being renovated.
The community of
White Springs extends

Hamilton. We will all miss
Mr. Harrington.
South Hamilton extends
its sincere sympathy to the
family of Mr. Hilward Mor-
gan. Mr. Morgan passed
away on Wednesday, Janu-
ary 5. Funeral services for
Mr. Morgan were held at the
chapel of Harry T. Reid Fu-
neral Home on Friday, Janu-
ary 7, at 11:00 a.m. Anyone
wishing to make Memorial
Contributions may make
them to the Jasper Presby-
terian Church, P.O. Box 329,
Jasper, Florida 32052. Mr.
Morgan served on the
Hamilton County School
Board from 1974-1986. His
wife, Mrs. Irene Tuten Mor-
gan, was a longtime em-
ployee of South Hamilton
Elementary and served as
school secretary for a num-
ber of years until her retire-
ment in 1993. Our sympathy
goes out to the entire Mor-
gan family. You are in our

sincere sympathy to the
family of the late Hilward
Morgan. A life time resi-
dent of the White Springs
area, Hilward graduated
from White Springs High
School and was a promi-
nent farmer, cattleman,
and agri-businessman. He
served on the Hamilton
County School Board for
12 years and was presi-
dent of Hamilton County
Farm Bureau for 20 years.
Hilward was also em-
ployed by Hamilton Cor-
rectional Institution for 12
years. He is survived by
his wife, Irene Tuten Mor-
gan, ,one son, Kevin M.
Morgan, one daughter in
law, Cindy Daniels Mor-
gan, two granddaughters,
Rachel and Mallory Mor-
gan, three sisters, Mildred
M. Miller, Linda M. Wal-
dron, and Phyllis Lewis,
all of White Springs, and
his loving mother, Mrs.
Ray (Aunt Nancy) Mor-

thoughts and prayers. Flags
in the Hamilton County
School District flew at "half
mast" in honor of Mr. Mor-
gan on Friday, January 7.
Staff member, Miss Ellen
Gay is getting along well fol-
lowing kidney transplant
surgery over the Christmas
holiday. Miss Gay teaches
Exceptional Student Educa-
tion (ESE) at South Hamil-
ton. Her teaching position is
temporarily being filled by
Miss Donna Scaff, Jennings.
A Hamilton County na-
tive, Miss Scaff has taught in
the public schools of Madi-
son, as well as in Leon
County Schools. Welcome to
South Hamilton, Miss Don-
na Scaff!!!!!!!!!! Miss Gay will
be out probably till the end
of March. Parents or stu-
dents if any of you would
like to "drop a note or card"
to Miss Gay, her address is
Ellen Gay, 5233 Collins
Road, Jacksonville, Florida

gan, White Springs. I will
always remember, with
fondness, Hilward Mor-
gan's laughter and his
"zest" for life He always
seemed to have a good
time, and if you were
around him, you had a
good time too. He loved
his family, his church,
Jasper Presbyterian, his
farm, outdoor activities -
hunting and fishing, and
he loved his many friends.
The large number of
friends who called on the
family on Thursday, Janu-
ary 6, at the Harry T. Reid
Funeral Home in Jasper,
as well as the large num-
ber in attendance at funer-
al services on Friday, Jan-
uary 7, were certainly in-
dicative of one who was
well and favorably known
and loved. To Irene,
Kevin, Cindy, Rachel,
Mallory, Mildred, Linda
Beth, Phyllis, and "Aunt
Nancy", as well as all the
Morgan family You are
in our prayers. We love
you.
In last week's column, I
failed to mention my good
friends Nick and Cathy
Lyras at the Telford Hotel
and how much they mean
to our White Springs com-
munity. Nick and Cathy

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32244. I know Miss Gay
would appreciate notes or
cards from students, par-
ents, or community mem-
bers.
We appreciate all our
school volunteers. Mrs. Dee
Tucker began volunteering
in Mrs. Theresa Schmid's
second grade class on Fri-
day, January 7. Mrs. Tucker,
a former school teacher, re-
sides in the C.D. McDuffie
house on U.S. 41. Welcome
to South Hamilton, Mrs.
Tucker.
At South Hamilton, "Way
Down Upon the Suwannee
River", we NEED your con-
tinued help and support.
Thank you for all your many
contributions to our school.
Students, be sure and wear
those red, "A+" t-shirts each
Friday. We have some new
students, and we are going
to procure them t-shirts also.
We want to strive to main-
tain our "A+" school status.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 13,2005

THURSDAY JANUARY 13, 2005 THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL PAGE 9A

Red Cross classes

scheduled for Jan.

The North Central Flori-
da Chapter of the American
Red Cross will hold several
health and safety classes in
January. The following
classes will be available:
Infant and Child CPR is
designed for child care
workers, teachers, parents
and others who care for
younger children. Learn
how to recognize and care
for breathing and cardiac
emergencies and how to
use the EMS system effec-
tively. Class is scheduled
Tuesday, January 18, from 6
p.m until 9 p.m.
Adult CPR/First Aid
provides instruction on up-
to-date methods for the
treatment of bleeding,
burns, sudden illnesses and

conscious and unconscious
choking, and how to per-
form rescue breathing.
Class is scheduled Thurs-
day, January 20, from 6 p.m
until 9:30 p.m.
Community Water Safety
provides tips for a large va-
riety of aquatic venues,
preparing for water activi-
ties, taking action in an
emergency and providing
care until help arrives.
Class is scheduled Thurs-
day, January 13, from 6
p.m. until 9 p.m.
Adult/ Infant/Child/ CP
R/First Aid provides in-
struction on up-to-date
methods for the treatment
of bleeding, bums and sud-
den illnesses. It also pro-
vides instructions on how

Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: JIM N. ESTEP
Address Unknown
BOBBIE JO ESTEP
Address Unknown
AS WELL AS their respective heirs, administra-
tors or assigns; and all other parties claiming
by, through, under, or against JIM N. ESTEP
and BOBBIE JO ESTEP, as well as all parties
hav-ing or claiming to have any right, title or in-
terest in the property herein described.

Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: JIM N. ESTEP
Address Unknown
BOBBIE JO ESTEP
Address Unknown
AS WELL AS their respective heirs, adminis-
trators or assigns; and all other parties claim-
ing by, through, under, or against JIM N. ES-
TEP and BOBBIE JO ESTEP, as well as all
parties having or claiming to have any right, ti-
tle or interest in the property herein described.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet the YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet the
title to the following property in Hamilton Coun- title to the following property in Hamilton Coun-
ty, Florida, to-wit: ty, Florida, to-wit:

Lot 30, OAK HILL PLANTATION, a subdivision
as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 92, public re-
cords of Hamilton County, Florida. ORB 325-
165. Section 8, Township 2N, Range 11E. (Par-
cel No. 4936-030)
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to it on CHARLOTTE J. WEIDNER,
Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is Post Of-
fice Box 1354, Bronson, Florida 32621 on or
before February 14, 2005 and file the original
with the Clerk of this Court either before ser-
vice on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately
thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint or petition.
Dated on January 3, 2005
GREG GODWIN
Clerk of Court
BY:/s/ Cynthia Johnson
Deputy Clerk
12/13, 20, 27, 2/03

Lot 29, OAK HILL PLANTATION, a subdivision
as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 92, public re-
cords of Hamilton County, Florida. ORB 325-
165. Section 8, Township 2N, Range 11E. (Par-
cel No. 4936-020)
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to it on CHARLOTTE J. WEIDNER,
Plaintiff's at-torney, whose address is Post Of-
fice Box 1354, Bronson, Florida 32621 on or
before February 14, 2005 and file the original
with the Clerk of this Court either before ser-
vice on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately
thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint or petition.
Dated on January 3, 2005
GREG GODWIN
Clerk of Court
BY:/s/ Cynthia Johnson
Deputy Clerk
12/13,20,27,2/03

to treat conscious and un-
conscious choking, and
how to perform rescue
breathing on adults, infants
and children. Class is
scheduled Saturday, Janu-
ary 15, from 9 a.m. until 5
p.m.
Adult CPR provides in-
structions on how to treat
conscious and unconscious
choking, and how to per-
form rescue breathing.
Class is scheduled Tuesday,
January 25. from 6 p.m. un-
til 9 p.m.
First Aid teaches up-to-
date methods on how to
treat bleeding, bums, and
sudden illnesses. Class is
scheduled Thursday, Janu-
ary 27, from 6 p.m. until 9
p.m.

Jasper Legals
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The District Board of Trustees of North Florida
Community College will hold Its regular month-
ly meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 5:30
p.m. In the NFCC Student Center Lakeside
Room, NFCC, 1000 Turner Davis Dr., Madison,
FL. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by
writing: NFCC, Office of the President, 1000
Turner Davis Dr., Madison, FL 32340. For dis-
ability-related accommodations, contact the
NFCC Office of College Advancement, 850-
973-1653. NFCC is an equal access/equal op-
portunity employer.
01/03

NOTICE
I, Robert Eugene Adams, as of 12/13/04, am
no longer responsible for any debts incurred by
anyone other than myself.
/s/Robert Eugene Adams
12/23, 30, 1/6, 13

are wonderful community
supporters, and we ap-
preciate them so very,
very much. They help the
school, the community -
everyone. If you have an
opportunity, enjoy a won-
derful buffet lunch or din-
ner at the Telford. Lun-
cheon is served seven
days a week from 11 a.m.
till 2 p.m. and dinner is
served on Fridays and
Saturday from 5 till 9
p.m.
The Telford offers a
wonderful buffet or you
can order from the buffet.
The Telford also caters
private parties, lun-
cheons, dinners, wedding
receptions, etc. on site at
the facility. For more in-
formation about the
Telford, phone them at
386-397-2000. You will be
glad you did.
White Springs joins all
of Hamilton County in ex-
tending our congratula-
tions to' Alex Brown,
Hamilton County native
who is now playing pro-
fessional football in
Chicago. Alex, I under-
stand, recently signed a
very lucrative profession-
al football contract with
the Chicago Bears. Alex
attended South Hamilton
Elementary, White
Springs, and graduated
from Hamilton County

High School, Jasper, and
the University of Florida,
Gainesville. Congratula-
tions Alex!!!!!! We are all
so proud of you. We ex-
tend our congratulations
to his parents, James and
Essie Brown and to all his
many relatives in Hamil-
ton County!!!!!!
Happy Belated Birthday
wishes to my mother,
Mary Lou Bullard, who
celebrated her birthday
on January 8, and to
"Aunt" Nancy Morgan
who, I believe, celebrated
her birthday on January 9.
We wish both of these
"young" ladies many,
many more Happy Birth-
days!!!!!
Tawanna Claridy Jelks
informed me last week
that she and some friends
were organizing a club
that would focus on posi-
tive activities for children
in our community. I wish
Tawanna and her group
.all the best. Our children
need good, positive rein-
forcement and role mod-
els. Thank you for your
interest, Tawanna!!!!
Bobby Hicks, renowned
Florida Folk Singer and
Songwriter, and his son,
Dawson, spent the week-
end of January 7-9 at the
Bullard farm. Bobby and
Dawson came up for
some deer hunting, and
they "bagged" a couple.
Bobby is the writer of the

LEGAL NOTICE

DEADLINE, MARCH 1,2005

THE DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS FOR
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AND AGRICULTURE
CLASSIFICATION IS MARCH 1, 2005. IF YOU HAVE NOT
FILED YOUR NEW APPLICATION WITH THE
HAMILTON COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER'S OFFICE,
YOU M UST DO SO BETWEEN NOW AND MARCH 1 TO
QUALIFY FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
AND/OR AGRICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DAVID
GOOLSBY, JR. HAMILTON COUNTY PROPERTY
APPRAISER 792-2791.

OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTIONS: WIDOW, WIDOWER,
DISABILITY, BLIND AND VETERAN'S DISABILITY.
PLEASE CONTACT THE PROPERTY APPRAISERS
OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

WE MUST HAVE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
FOR EACH PERSON CLAIMING HOMESTEAD
EXEMPTION ON YOUR PROPERTY. FAILURE TO
SUPPLY YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WILL
RESULT IN DENIAL OF YOUR HOMESTEAD
EXEMPTION.

SENIOR CITIZEN EXEMPTION:
MARCH 1st is the deadline for this exemption for those age 65

and older with 2004 adjusted gross income of $22,096 or less for
total household.

AGRICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION LAND:
March 1st is the deadline for filing new applications for
agricultural classification of lands. Information will be required
regarding bonafide agricultural use and income.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 13,2005

Florida Folk song "I'm
Florida Need I Say
More."
I was so pleased to see
Ralph Hardwick at morn-
ing worship services on
Sunday at First Baptist
Church, White Springs.
Ralph and his wife, Oui-
da, are very special to us
in the White Springs com-
munity. Ralph serves on
the Town Council for the
Town of White Springs
and serves on our School
Advisory Council at
South Hamilton. We all
pray for Ralph's contin-
ued recovery.
Please remember the
following in prayer: J.M.
Morgan, Ralph Hardwick
Pearsall Fouraker, Amy
Claxton, Gaynelle Greene,
Ouida Hardwick, Mal-
colm Beauchamp, Vir-
ginia Beauchamp, Ben
Register, Ada Register,
Jean Padgett, Ceil Pound,
Gussie Cheshire, Virginia
Daniel, Wanda Stephens,
Trey Townsend, our state,
our nation, and our
"own" Hamilton County.
Quote for the week: "I
have a dream that one day
my four little children
will not be judged by the
color of their skin, but by
the content of their char-
acter." the late Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Have a good week
Hamilton County I love
you.

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SSports

SThuraspday, January 13, 2005ews
Thursday, January 13, 2005

Running off one last
time at the computer
.......... What in the world
happened to the Oklahoma
Sooners in the Orange
Bowl? That was down right
embarrassing. That Nation-
al Championship game re-
minded me of a game
about ten years ago involv-
ing a team from the state of
Florida and a team from
Nebraska. I wonder what
OU head coach Bob Stoops
would say if Florida and Je-
remy Foley called now?
.......... As for which con-
ference is tougher, the ACC
or SEC, we will have to
wait until next year. Both
conferences finished bowl
season with three wins and
three losses. With Atiburni
finishing the season at 13-0
and a Sugar Bowl victory
that should clearly give the
SEC the edge! ....... Begin-
ning next season, the ACC
will play football aligned
into two six-team divisions,
which will be called the At-
lantic and Coastal. Teams
will play all five opponents
in their division, plus one
primary crossover oppo-
nent every year and two ro-
tating opponents from the
opposite division. The divi-
sional champions will meet
in the league's inaugural

football championship
game, which is scheduled
to be held in Jacksonville,
Florida, on Saturday, De-
cember 3. Without a doubt,
FSU is in the easier divi-
sion, considering they will
only have to beat Boston
College and N.C. State to
make it to Jacksonville. On
the other hand, Miami will
have to beat Ga. Tech, Vir-
ginia, and Virginia Tech.
With Florida State being in
the Atlantic Division and
Miami being in the Coastal
Division, both teams could
now wind up playing two
times a season, which will
probably result in two
Seminole losses if Bobby
still lets his son call the

plays. Junior is an overall
0-5 against the Canes
......... After all those
mumblings before the
Peach Bowl about Miami
head coach Larry Coker,
Cane fans need to remem-
ber who is 8-0 against Flori-
da and FSU ......
Question of the week:
What head coach has won
the most college football
games since 1990? ..........
The "Urban Renewal" has
already begun in
Gainesville with the best
returning offensive and de-
fensive player turning pro.
LB Channing Crowder,
who could possibly be a
late first or early second
draft choice has declared'
himself eligible for the NFL
draft in April. Crowder is
the second Gator turn pro
along with running back
Ciatrick Fason ......... Mi-
ami may have beaten Flori-
da State this season, but the
Canes accomplished a feat
that FSU has yet to do. In
its first season in the ACC,
Miami lost three ACC

league games, including
two at home. Also, as for
official ACC standings, Va.
Tech finished first, FSU fin-
ished second, and Miami
finished third. It was a
tough season for all three
Florida teams considering
that for the first time since
1982, Florida, Miami, or
Florida State did not finish
the season ranked in the
A.P. Top 10.
Answer: FSU head coach
Bobby Bowden has won
155 games at Florida State.
This just in, USC has just
scored again! By the way,
may the God of hope fill
you with all joy and peace'
as you trust in him.
This will be the last arti-
cle for this season. A spe-
cial thanks to all the read-
ers.
May God continue to
bless each of you as he has
,blessed me! Catch you next
year in ........ The End-
Zone.
Jeffrey A. Burnam can be
reached for comments/sugges-
tions at jaburnam@alltel.net

The Gatorade is not even dry on the Orange Bowln playing field, and al-
ready the talk is about next year. Here's a peek at my top 5 for the season.
USC Trojans Even without Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinard. the
Trojans have won 22 consecutive games and returns 16 of its 22 starters
next season.
Texas Longhorns Rumor has it Mack Brown will show the USC game
to his team plenty of times before the Horns face the Sooners in Dallas.
Oklahoma Sooners Even with the drubbing OU took in the Orange
Bowl, the Sooners will be back stronger than ever with Heisman running
back Adrian Peterson.
Florida Gators Even with losing Crowder and Fason. Meyer has a ton
of talent in Gainesville. especially in quarterback Chris Leak!
Miami Hurricanes The Canes could be better off by losing QB Brock
Berlin. The ACC might be a little tougher than the Canes anticipated.

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Create miniature plots -
Tight on space? Grow up in-
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Combine edibles and or-
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peppers to add interesting
shades and flavor.
Buy dirt Soil is a pre-
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500 years for nature to make
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where the soil comes from
and what's in it. When you
bring your new topsoil home,
be sure to mix it with your ex-
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Grow a garden room Se-
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by growing flowering parti-
tions or blooming walls. Fire-
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variety of climbing plants.
Enjoy color throughout the
season
Dazzle with dahlias -
Give your garden an extra
burst of color late in the sea-
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varieties modeling hundreds
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Plant foods you love to eat
Start seeds successfully -
Choose seeds carefully based
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mind that they'll need to
slowly adapt to life outdoors
before being transplanted.
Before plopping seeds or
seedlings into the ground, test
your soil to see if it's ready
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Fast facts on farming today

Want to learn more about
farming and gain a better under-
standing and appreciation of
the vital role agriculture
plays in your daily life? The
following are some "fast
facts" to help you out. They
are taken from "Farm Facts," a
booklet produced by the Ameri-
can Farm Bureau Federation,
the world's largest voluntary or-
ganization of farmers and ranch-
ers.
There are 2.16 million farms
dotting America's rural land-
scape. About 99 percent of U.S.
farms are operated by individu-
als, family partnerships or fami-
ly corporations.
In 2001, $53 billion worth of
American agricultural products
were exported around the world.
The United States sells more

food
and fiber to world markets than
it imports.
More than half of America's
agricultural producers intention-
ally provide habitat for wildlife.
Deer, moose, fowl and other
species have shown significant
population increases during the
past several years.
Modem farming techniques
such as biotechnology, global
positioning satellites and conser-
vation tillage have enabled

America's farmers and ranchers
to produce more food on fewer
acres.
More than 24 million
American workers (17 per-
cent of the total U.S. work-
force) produce, process and
sell the nation's food and fiber.
Farmers and ranchers re-
ceive 19 cents of every dollar
spent on food at home and away
from home. The rest goes to
wages and materials for produc-
tion, processing, marketing,
transportation and distribution.
In 1980, farmers and ranchers
received 31 cents.
U.S. farm policy under the
2002 farm program costs each
American 4.4 cents per meal and
accounts for little more than
one-half of 1 percent of the U.S.
budget.
Ethanol and biodiesel fuels
made from corn, soybeans and
other crops benefit the environ-
ment by promoting energy secu-
rity.
America's farmers and
ranchers bring a variety of edu-
cational experiences to their
agriculture businesses. For ex-
ample, most farmers and ranch-
ers have been trained and certi-
fied in the use of agricultural
chemicals.
Technology is increasingly
used on today's farms and ranch-
es. USDA statistics show that 43
percent of U.S. farms have Inter-
net access and 55 percent have
general access to computers. A
survey of young farmers and
ranchers shows that nearly 87
percent use a computer and
more than three-quarters have
access to the Internet.

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Monthly Meetings
Allen Boyd (D-North Flori-
da) Staff Live Oak Third
Wednesday, City Council
'Chambers, City Hall, 101 SE
-White Ave., Live Oak, 9:30-
11:30 a.m. You may reach Con-
gressman Boyd by calling 202-
225-5235 or his web site at
www.house.gov/Boyd. Con-
gressman Boyd's staff visit so
that the people of Suwannee
-County have the opportunity to

discuss in person issues of con-
cern to them. Congressman
Boyd's staff has been trained to
assist constituents with a variety
of issues related to various fed-
eral agencies. It is important to
the Congressman that his staff
make themselves available for
those who are not able to travel
to either his Panama City or Talb
lahassee offices.
Alzheimer's Support Group
- Third Thursday, Marvin E.

Jones Building, Dowling Park.
3:30 p.m. Call Cindy Erskin at
386-658-5700.
American Legion Post 107 -
First Thursday, 12-2 p.m..
Suwannee River Regional Li-
brary, South Ohio Ave. Call Clair
McLauchlin at 386-362-3524 or
Richard Buffington at 386-364-
5985.
Branford Camera Club -
Regular club meetings, 7:30
p.m., third Thursday, Branford
Library, Contact Carolyn Hogue
386-935-2044.
Cub Scout Pack No. 408
Committee meets monthly on
the second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at
the Live Oak Church of Christ,
1497 Irvin Ave (SR 51
South). Anyone interested is
welcome to attend. Call Alan
Stefanik, Committee Chairman,
386-362-3032, e-mail:
comm_chair@pack408.net or
visit pack's website:
www.pack408.net, for additional
information. The Tiger, Wolf,
Bears, and Webelos dens (grades
one five) meet every Thursday
at the church, 6:30-8 p.m., when
school is in session. In lieu of a
den meeting, the pack meeting is
held on the fourth Thursday at
the same time and place during
which the entire group meets for

awards, skits and fun. The pack
holds two or three activities dur-
ing the summer. as well as a
week of Day Camp.
Disabled American Veter-
ans Chapter No. 126 Second
Thursday, 6 p.m.. 226 Parshley
St., S.W. Call 386-362-1701.
Florida Gateway Charter
Chapter of the American
Business Women's Association
- will hold its regular meeting on
the second Thursday of each
month at 6 p.m. For more info
please call Laura Skow 386-
362-2086 or visit
www.abwa.org.
Friends of Suwannee River
State Park monthly board
meeting are held the second
Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

tive Complex, Jasper. For more
info, contact Grace McDonald
at 386-938-4911 or e-mail mc-
donaldgl@alltel.net
Hamilton County Board of
Commissioners First Tuesday,
9 a.m., and third Tuesday at 6
p.m., County Commissioners'
Board Room, courthouse,
Jasper.
Hamilton County Chamber
of Commerce, Inc. meets first
Thursday, at 6 p.m., Visitors In-
formation Center, 306 NE First
Avenue, Jasper. For more info,
call 386-792-1300.
Hamilton County Council
on Aging, Inc. Needs volun-
teer drivers for the home-deliv-

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ing and useful tips, find ad-
vice on growing heirloom
tomatoes, lovely roses, and
fruits and vegetables that
everyone loves to eat.
"The Old Farmer's Al-
manac Gardener's Compan-
ion All-Seasons Garden
Guide" digs into the subjects
that matter most to anyone

who loves to grow flowers or
vegetables. It is available for
$3.99 from
www.almanac.com or on
newsstands throughout the

United States and Canada.
"The Old Farmer's Al-
manac Gardener's Compan-
ion All-Seasons Garden
Guide" is one of a family of
publications produced by
Yankee Publishing Inc. of

Dublin, New Hampshire.
This magazine is available at
plant nurseries, home stores,
and wherever books and
magazines are sold. Copies
can also be ordered at
www.almanac.com or by
calling toll-free 800-223-
3166.
Copyright 2005, Yankee
Publishing Inc. All rights re-
served.

ered meals program. If you en-
joy helping others and are inter-
ested or need more information,
please contact Dorsey Stubbs at
Council on Aging, 1509 S.W.
First Street in Jasper or call 386-
792-1136.
Hamilton County Develop-
ment Authority meets the sec-
ond Thursday, at 7 p.m., at the
Visitors Information Center, 306
NE First Avenue, Jasper. For
more info, call 386-792-6828.
Hamilton County Tourist
Development Council meets
the second Wednesday, at 12
noon, at the Visitors Information
Center, 306 NE First Avenue,
Jasper. For more info, call 386-
792-6828.
Home and Community Ed-
ucators (HCE) the council
meets on the first Friday of the
month at 9:30 a.m. at the
Suwannee County Extension
Office, Coliseum Complex,
Eleventh Street, Live Oak. They
welcome new members. For
further information call 386-
362-2771.
Jasper City Council Meet-
ing Second Monday, 6 p.m.,
Jasper City Hall.
Jasper Lions Club Meeting
- Second and fourth Tuesday, 7
p.m., Roosters Diner. Call Jim
Taitt for further information at
386-938-3582.
Jennings Town Council
Meeting First Tuesday, 7 p.m.,
Jennings Town Hall.
MainStreet Hamilton
County, Inc. Third Thursday,
MainStreet Office, Jasper, 6
p.m.
School Board Fourth Tues-
day, 6 p.m.
White Springs Town Coun-
cil Meeting: Third Tuesday, 7
p.m., White Springs Town Hall.
I Can Cope Educational
support group for any type of
cancer for patients, families and
friends. Third Tuesday, 7 p.m.,
Marvin E. Jones Building,
Dowling Park. Call Cindy 386-
658-5700.
Leona 4-H Community
Club First Monday, 7 p.m.,
home of Avon and Betty Hicks,
6107 180th St., McAlpin. Call
Betty Hicks at 386-963-4205 or

Pain Nettles at 386-963-1236.
Lion's Club Farm Bureau
meeting room, 7 p.m., second
Tuesday and fourth Tuesday.
Call Richard Tucker, 386-963-
4577.
Live Oak Artist Guild 7
p.m., first Tuesday, St. Luke's
Episcopal Church. Contact Don
Strickland, 386-362-5146.
Live Oak Christian Home
Educators meet first Thursday
of every month. If you are look-
ing for a strong home school
support group please contact
Pat, 386-364-1734.
Live Oak Garden Club -
Monthly from Sept.-May. The
Morning Glories day group-
third Friday and the Night
Bloomers night group-third
Tuesday, 1302 S.W. Eleventh
Street, Live Oak.
Live Oak Senior Citizens -
meet at 10:30 a.m., first Monday
of the month at the Exhibition II
Building, Coliseum Complex,
1302 SW Eleventh St., Live
Oak. Members have the oppor-
tunity to take part in escorted
tours. For more info, call Lula
Herring at 386-364-1510.
Suwannee Valley Humane
Society Animal Shelter The
monthly meeting will be held on
the second Monday of the
month at noon at the shelter. For
more info, contact the toll-free
number: 866-Adoptl2 (866-
236-7812). Located on Bisbee
Loop (use the south entrance).
In Lee off CR 255, Madison
County. Visit web-site at
www.geocities.com/suwan-
neehs.
Live Oak, Suwannee Coun-
ty Recreation Board of Direc-
tors Second Tuesday, 5:45
p.m.at the Suwannee Parks &
Recreation offices on Silas Dri-
ve.
MADD Dads Third Thurs-
day at 7 p.m. at the Suwannee
County Courthouse.
Man To Man Group Meets
regularly at 7 p.m., second
Thursday each month at the
Marvin E. Jones Building,
Dowling Park. Each program is
free of charge and refreshments
are provided. For further info,
call the American Cancer Soci-
ety toll-fiee at 800-ACS-2345
or the local office toll-free at

888-295-6787 (Press 2) Ext.
114.
Market Days Advent Chris-
tian Village, first Saturday, 8
a.m. 1 p.m. Space on first-
come, first-serve basis, S5 each.
Village Square shops open. Call
the Lodge Office 386-658-5200.
McAlpin Community Club
- Regular monthly meetings are
held on the second Monday at 7
p.m., beginning with a covered
dish dinner. Everyone is wel-
come. The purpose of the Club
is to acquaint members of the
community with all the services
that are available in the
County. For info on scheduled
speakers, call Grant Meadows
Jr., 386-935-9316 or Shirley
Jones, 386-963-5357. For info
on renting the building, call
Kristie Harrison at 386-364-
3400.
MOMS Club Second
Wednesday, 11:15 a.m. at the
fellowship hall of Bethel Mis-
sionary Baptist Church. Go
West on US 90 seven miles
from 1-75, and 1-1/2 miles from
the Columbia/Suwannee Coun-
ty line, 12 miles from Live Oak.
For more info, call 386-397-
1254 or e-mail MOM-
SClubofLiveOakLakeCityFl@a
lltel.net
Nursing Mom's Group -
Second Friday, 10 a.m., Suwan-
nee River Regional Library. Call
Michelle, 386-776-2955, for
more info.
Remembering the Loss of
Your Baby An open support
group for families who have ex-
perienced the loss of a baby
through miscarriage, ectopic
pregnancy, stillbirth, newborn
death or termination due to fetal
abnormality or maternal compli-
cations. Group meets the first
Thursday of each month, 11:30
a.m. 1 p.m., at Hospice of
North Central Florida, North
Building Counseling Room,
4305 NW 90th Blvd.,
Gainesville. To register or for
more information contact
Cheryl Bailey at Hospice of
North Central Florida, 352-692-
5107 or toll-free, 800-816-0596.
SHINE Serving Health In-
surance Needs of Elders Vol-
unteers are needed in your area
to assist elders and their care-

givers receive information and
assistance on health insurance
and Medicare. Comprehensive
training is provided by the Flori-
da Department of Elder Affairs.
This service is provided at no
charge. Call the Elder Helpline
toll-free at 800-262-2243.
SHINE Serving Health In-
surance Needs of Elders -
Branford Library, US 129
North, Branford, 9-11 a.m. first
Wednesday of every month. El-
ders and their caregivers in
Suwannee County who are try-
ing to understand Medicare and
other health insurance programs
can receive help from the Flori-
da Department of Elder Affairs'
SHINE (Serving Health Insur-
ance Needs of Elders) Program.
Specially trained SHINE volun-
teers help Medicare recipients
make informed decisions about
their health insurance and
Medicare Prescription Drug
Cards. SHINE volunteers also
inform seniors about free and
discounted prescription drug
programs and eligibility require-
ments. This service is provided
at no charge. For more info or if
you can't travel to the site, con-
tact the Elder Helpline toll-free
at 800-262-2243, Monday Fri-
day 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
SHINE Serving Health In-
surance Needs of Elders Ad-
vent Christian Village Dowl-
ing Park Schedule appoint-
ment with SHINE counselor by
calling 386-658-3333 or 386-
658-5329. Elders and their care-
givers in Suwannee County who
are trying to understand
Medicare and other health insur-
ance programs can receive help
from the Florida Department of
Elder Affairs' SHINE (Serving
Health Insurance Needs of El-
ders) Program. Specially trained
SHINE volunteers help
Medicare recipients make in-
formed decisions about their
health insurance and Medicare
Prescription Drug Cards.
SHINE volunteers also inform
seniors about free and discount-
ed prescription drug programs
and eligibility requirements.
This service is provided at no
charge. For more info or if you
can't travel to the site, contact
the Elder Helpline toll-free at
800-262-2243, Monday Friday
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
SHINE Serving Health In-
surance Needs of Elders Live
Oak Suwannee River Region-
al Library, US 129 South,
12:30-2:30 p.m. second Mon-
day of every month. Elders and
their caregivers in Suwannee
County who are trying to under-
stand Medicare and other health
insurance programs can receive
help from the Florida Depart-
ment of Elder Affairs' SHINE
(Serving Health Insurance
Needs of Elders) Program. Spe-
cially trained SHINE volunteers
help Medicare recipients make
informed decisions about their
health insurance and Medicare
Prescription Drug Cards.
SHINE volunteers also inform
seniors about free and discount-
ed prescription drug programs
and eligibility requirements.
This service is provided at no
charge. For more info or if youi
can't travel to the site, contact
the Elder Helpline toll-free at
800-262-2243, Monday Friday
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
SHINE Serving Health In-
surance Needs of Elders -
Mayo Library, SR 51, Mayo,
12:30-2:30 p.m. first Wednes-
day of every month. Elders and
their caregivers in Lafayette
County who are trying to under-
stand Medicare and other health
insurance programs can receive
help from the Florida Depart-
ment of Elder Affairs' SHINE
(Serving Health Insurance
Needs of Elders) Program. Spe-
cially trained SHINE volunteers
help Medicare recipients make
informed decisions about their

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of Commerce. Cost: Adults $80;
Students (ages 13-18) $35; Chil-
dren (ages 5-12) $25.
Another Way, Inc. Support
Groups Another Way, Inc. of-
fers support groups for victims
and survivors of domestic vio-
lence. For info regarding dates
and times, call 386-792-2747 or
the toll-free hotline at 800-500-
1119.
'Before You Tie The Knot' -
four-hour class for couples who
will marry sbon. The cost is $10
per couple. Completion of this
course is required when couples
reduce their marriage license fee
by $32.50. Pre-registration is re-
quired. Registration forms are
available at the Clerk of the
Court's office or the Suwannee
County Extension Service of-
fice, 386-362-2771.
Childbirth classes offered
at the Suwannee County Health
Department on Tuesdays from 6
8 p.m. Please call to register at
386-362-2708, ext. 218 -
Coleen Cody. The classes are
free of charge.
Department of Children
and Families can assist you in
applying to register to vote or
update your voter registration
record. If you receive or apply
for public assistance benefits,
your local Department of Chil-
dren and Families service center
can assist you in completing a
voter registration application to
your local Supervisor of elec-
tions for you. Remember, voting
is a right. Your local service cen-
ter is at 501 Demorest St., Live
Oak, 386-362-1483.
Disaster Action Team Vol-
unteers Needed The Ameri-
can Red Cross of Suwannee
Valley is looking for volunteers
to join the Disaster Action Team
to assist victims of fires and oth-
er natural disasters. If you are in-
terested and would like to learn
more, call 386-752-0650.
The Story of Dowling Park -
Do you want to know more
about the Advent Christian Vil-
lage (ACV) at Dowling Park?
ACV representatives are avail-
able to meet with you and share
the story of Dowling Park. If
you're interested in arranging a
speaking engagement or a tour
for your organization, club or
church, please contact us at 386-
658-5110 or toll-free, 800-714-
3134 or e-mail ccarter@acvil-
lage.net. For an ACV preview,
visit www.acvillage.net. Or re-
quest a free videotape.
Downtown Craft Market,
High Springs Brings talented
local artists together to show-
case their talents in the heart of
downtown High Springs and is
open each Saturday at the comer
of NW 1st Avenue and Main
Street. Admission and activities
are free. For more info, please
call 386-454-3950.
FoodSource a Christian
based Christian food coopera-
tive, is in your area! Stretch your
food dollars! With the help of
dedicated volunteers, Food-
Source is able to provide quality
foods at low prices while pro-
moting Christian values and
volunteerism in your communi-
ty. This is NOT a needy only
program; it is for EVERYONE.
There are no qualifications to
participate! FoodSource accepts
cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard,
Debit, EBT and money orders.
Menu is subject to change! This
months tentative menu is: whole
chicken, beef stew (all meat
stew), Ammons Brothers coun-
try sausage, bologna, fresh eggs.
cheese, Quiznos broccoli cheese
soup (family sized), oatmeal or
cream of wheat, 7-layer sensa-
tion dessert, peanut butter, 16-
bean soup mix, fresh tangelos,
fresh grapefruit, fresh broccoli,
fresh apples, fresh bananas,
fresh onions and fresh five-
pound bag of potatoes.Pick Up

local coordinator. Live Oak:
Live Oak Church of God 386-
362-2483; Wellborn United
Methodist Church 386-963-
5023; Ebenezer AME Church -
386-362-6383 or 386-364-4323
or 386-362-4808; Jasper: 386-
792-3965; White Springs: 386-
752-2196 or 386-397-1228;
Bell: 352-463-7772 or 352-463-
1963; Lake City 386-752-7976
or FoodSource toll-free at 800-
832-5020 or visit website at
www.foodsource.org for ques-
tions or to become a local host
site.
Friends of Suwannee River
State Park Join the Friends of
Suwannee River State Park, a
non-profit 501(c)3 charitable or-
ganization. Help keep the State.
Park the gem of the Suwnnee
River. The park is located 13
miles West of Live Oak off US
90. Quarterly newsletter, quar-
terly meetings, monthly board
meetings and an annual lun-
cheon meeting. Membership
brochures may be picked up at
the State Park or mail your
membership to: Friends of
Suwannee River State Park,
20185 CR 132, Live Oak, FL
32060. Phone: 386-362-2746.
Individual Friend-$15; Family-
$25; Business Sponsor-$50;
Corporate Friend-$100-$250;
Lifetime Friend-$300. For more
info contact the- membership
chair Walter Schoenfelder at
850-971-5354, or e-mail him at
wbsesurfbest.net
Florida Museum of Natural
History Florida's state natural
history museum, located near
the intersection of Southwest
34th Street and Hull Road in the
University of Florida Cultural
Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sat-
urday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Closed on Thanksgiving and
Christmas. For more info, in-
cluding ticket prices, directions
and parking info, call 352-846-
2000. Visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.
GED Tests A person wanti-
ng to take the GED test must
call to reserve a seat in the regis-
tration session. Attendance in a
registration session is manda-
tory in order to take the GED
test. To reserve seat for registra-
tion session and pay fees, call
386-364-2782-Lynn Lee. To in-
quire about age waivers, call
386-384-2763-Lynne Roy,
counselor, and 386-364-2619-
Kim Boatright, GED examiner
at Suwannee-Hamilton Techni-
cal Center.
Grower's Market on Lake
Ella Drive, Tallahassee open
Wednesday evenings from 3-
6:30 p.m. The growers will be
providing organic, local, sea-
sonal, farm fresh produce for
sale: lettuces, Asian greens, sug-
ar cane, garlic, herbs, squash,
mustards, turnips, arugula, shi-
itake mushrooms, kale, cut
flowers, speciality flowers; food
demonstrations, and much,
much more. In collaboration
with our local small farmers,
The American Legion and
Black Dog Cafe. For additional
info, please contact Jennifer
Taylor or O. Reis, at FAMU
Small Farm Programs/Coopera-
tive Extension Programs, 850-
599-3546.
Harsonhill Inc., a prescrip-
tion information publishing
company Financial help for
those who can't afford their pre-
scription drugs is available right
now. Steve Reynolds, President
of Harsonhill Inc., a prescription
information publishing compa-
ny, states assistance programs
have been established by more
than 100 U.S. drug manufactur-
ers to assist low income people.
These programs cover over
1,400 commonly prescribed
medicines. Reynolds states his
company publishes a 85+ page
manual that contains all the in-
formation required to apply to
these assistance programs. For

more information about these
programs or to obtain the manu-
al e-mail: harsonhill @earth-
link.net or contact Reynolds
toll-free at 888-240-9240 or
write to Harsonhill Inc., 22425
Ventura Blvd., No. 190, Wood-'
land Hills, CA 91364. For im-
mediate info, visit www.Pre-
scriptions4Free.com
Hearing Solutions If you
are interested in communicating
with the deaf or hard of hearing

or if you are hard of hearing
yourself and would like to learn
sign language, now's your
chance. Every Wednesday 10-
11:30 a.m. or 2-3:30 p.m., at
Hearing Solutions (next door to
D.Q.), instructor Kay Butler.
Call 386-362-2904 for further
info.
Lafayette County Veterans
- All veterans of Lafayette
County for your protection,
your military records DD Form
214, "Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty"
can be recorded in the Lafayette
County Courthouse. Please see
the Clerk of Court's office.
LillyAnswers Program -
Available to Floridians 65 and
older who are enrolled in
Medicare, have an annual in-
come below 200 percent of the
federal poverty level and have
no other drug coverage. Seniors
may apply for the program at no
cost by calling a toll-free num-
ber, 877-RX-LILLY, or by fill-
ing out an application. LillyAn-
swers card enables them to re-
ceive a 30-day supply of Lilly
pharmaceutical products that are
sold at participating retail phar-
macies for a flat fee of $12. Info

about the LillyAnswers pro-
gram is available at
www.lillyanswers.com or by
calling toll-free 877-RX-LILLY.
Love INC A non-profit
Christian group that represents
local churches in finding help
for valid needs. Call Ginny Pe-
ters, 386-364-4673, Monday-
Friday, 9 a.m. noon
MDA Assists people with
ALS through help with pur-
chase and repair of wheelchairs,
support groups, expert-led sem-
inars, an ALS Web site
(www.als.mdausa.org) and
ALS-specific chat rooms
(www.mdausa.org/chat).
MOPS Mothers of
Preschoolers a gathering of
moms for encouragement and
fun. All mothers of children
from birth to age five are invited
to attend. The meetings are the
second and fourth Tuesday of
the month, September through
May, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
They are held at the First Baptist
Church on Howard St. in Live
Oak. For more info, please call
386-362-1583.
Marine Corps League
meets in Lake City First
Tuesday of each month The

Suwannee Valley Detachment
of the Marine Corps League of
the United States meets monthly
in Lake City. Even months are
met in Live Oak at the Shriners
Club, odd months are in Lake
City at Quality Inn (fonnrmerly
Holiday Inn). Marines in
Suwannee County should call
Dale Condy, 386-776-2002 or
John Meyers, 386-935-6784.
Lake City representatives, John
Parker, 386-754-1980 or Bob
Edgar, 386-755-1354.
Marriage? Help me! A
program presented by Solid
Rock Ministries, Inc. of Jasper;
at no charge to anyone. Call for
appointment at 386-792-2603.
Helping to apply Christian prin-
ciples to our every day living...
Morningside Nature Center
Living History Farm,
Gainesville Barnyard Bud-
dies, free admission, 3 p.m.
every Wednesday to meet and
greet the farmnn animals. After the
animal introductions, help with
the afternoon feeding. Toddlers
and preschoolers will love
learning about the barnyard
buddies. Meet at the barn. For
more info, call 352-334-2170 or
visit www.natureoperations.org.

Morningside Nature Center
Living History Farm,
Gainesville Living History
Days, every Saturday,
from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. with staff
in period dress interpreting day-
to-day life on a Florida farm in
1870. Sample homemade bis-
cuits on the woodstove with
fresh butter and cane syrup
grown and made on the farm.
Help feed the farm animals at 9
a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. Free ad-
mission. For more info call 352-
334-2170 or visit www.nature-
operations.org.
Morningside Nature Center
Living History Farm,
Gainesville Discover & Do,
third Sunday of the month, kids
bring your favorite adult for a
fun activity and make a cool
craft to take home. Meet at
Loblolly Environmental Facility
on NW 34th Street between
University and NW 8th Ave.
Reservations required. Free ad-
mission. For more info and to
RSVP call 352-334-2170 or vis-
it www.natureoperations.org.
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Woods, last Saturday
month, naturalist-guided
9 a.m. 1-1.5 hours wal]
comfortable walking
Meet at the education
3540 E. University Av
admission. For more in
352-334-2170 or visit w
tureoperations.org.
Morningside Nature
Living History
Gainesville A Night
Owlery, By the light of
very moon with the ov
frogs we'll croon...each
day nearest the full moon
at 7 p.m. with family and
for a lively variety of
songs, hikes, fires, an
Florida Wildlife Care's
Straub will help us me
greet our noisy nocturnal
bors, the owls, at Bo
Springs Historic Water
3300 SE 15th St., Gain
Free admission. For mo
call 352-334-2170 or
www.natureoperations.oi
NFCC Artist Series
2005 Performances v
held on campus at the
Priest Auditorium, Me
This year's line-up in
Jan. 25, Glenn Miller Or
- Glenn Miller Orchest
form classics; Feb. 17,
Twain on Stage: John C
as Samuel L. Clemens i
in voice, in gesture and
all, in his own memorial
he lives again; March 3,
ber Orchestra Kremlin
sia's internationally kno'
semble performs. Season
$40 for adults, $25 for c
12 and under. Become a s
$100 individual to $500
rate. For more info, passe
sponsor call 850-973-165
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performances NFCC w
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and Clark" by GMT P
tions, Inc. on April148, wi
performances for sixth -
graders in NFCC's six
service area. Performance
be held at the Van H. Prie
ditorium on the Madison
pus. For more info
www.nfcc.edu/NewsEvei
istSeries/childrentheater.h
contact the NFCC Colle
vancement Office, 85(
1613.
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walk at Persons taking the tests will be
k, wear required to register in NFCC
shoes. Student Services 24 hours be-
office, fore testing. There is a fee of $10
e. Free for the test. For more info,
ifo call please call 850-973-1612.
ww.na- NFCC E-Spotlight provides
weekly information Interest-
Center ed in North Florida Community
Farm, College events? Have current
at the college news and happenings
the sil- delivered directly to your e-mail
vls and address through NFCC's e-
Satur- Spotlight. Alumni, former facul-
. Come ty or staff and community mem-
friends bers interested in keeping up
f talks, with NFCC's calendar of events
id fun! and news are invited to join the
Leslie list of e-Spotlight recipients. To
eet and receive NFCC's weekly e-Spot-
neigh- light call the Office of Institu-
)ulware tional Advancement at 850-973-
rworks, 1613 or e-mail Kim Scarboro at
iesville. scarborok@nfcc.cc.
re info Narconon Arrowhead -
visit Drug addiction can leave an in-
rg. dividual feeling helpless and out
2004- of control. Especially if you are
will be the family member or friend of
Van H. an addict. Narconon Arrowhead
adison. can help. Narconon offers free
cludes: counseling, assessments and re-
chestra ferrals to rehabilitation centers
ra per- nationwide by calling toll-free,
Mark 800-468-6933 or logging onto
happell www.stopaddiction.com. Don't
n look, wait until it's too late. Call Nar-
above conon now!
words, North Central Florida Sex-
Cham- ual Assault Center, Inc. pro-
- Rus- vides individual and group
wn en- counseling for victims of rape
passes and incest. Any man or woman
children who is 18 years old or older and
ponsor is a victim of rape, sexual abuse
corpo- or incest is eligible to partici-
-s, or to pate. All services are free and
53 or e- confidential. Call Victim Advo-
u/ Vis- cate, Erica Nix toll-free at Pager
at Number, 800-400-7140. For
:wsEv- other info, call 386-719-9287.
ml. North Florida Workforce
heater Development AWI personnel,
'ill pre- as part of the one-stop system,
Lewis strive to help dislocated workers
roduc- and other job seekers find em-
ith two ployment in a prompt manner.
eighth AWI staff now have office hours
county at the One-Stop Centers in
ce will Hamilton: 386-792-1229, Jef-
est Au- ferson: 850-342-3338,
n cam- Lafayette: 386-294-1055, Madi-
visit son: 850-973-9675, Suwannee:
nts/Art 386-364-7952 and Taylor: 850-
tml or 584-7604 counties as follows:.8
ge Ad- a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through
0-973- Friday, and altemate Saturdays
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
ement Parents of ADD and ADHD
ct Col- Children If you are interested
PT) on in joining a support group call
Lea-Anne Elaine, 386-362-
f 7339.
. f Pregnancy Crisis Center -
City The Live Oak Pregnancy Crisis
Center at 112 Piedmont St. (be-
hind the Amoco) is open on
Wednesday through Friday
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The center
n will offer-confidential counsel-
ent ing, free pregnancy tests, clothes
for expectant mothers and in-
r e* fants. The center will also offer
referrals to pro-life doctors.
0E Groups and churches might
* want to have a baby shower and
donate all the items to the center.
Also needed: Matemity clothes
y, and hangers. Telephone 386-
12991o0-~F 330-2229; or toll-free 800-696-

4580.
Rainbow Acres Animal
Shelter A nonprofit, no kill,
animal shelter, needs donations
of all kinds, shelter material,
wood, fencing, etc. Food, old
pots, pans, etc. Almost anything
you no longer need, we can put
to good use. Cash is also accept-
ed to keep our kittens and pup-
pies healthy. Our animals are
free. Donations accepted, not re-
quired. Free!!!!! Puppies and
Dogs. Kittens and Cats. Contact
Carolynn or Matt, 386-362-
3338.
Reach To Recovery breast
cancer survivors visiting breast
cancer patients with information
and hope. One on one visits.
Free of charge. Call toll-free,
800-ACS-2345 to schedule a
visit. Sponsored by the Ameri-
can Cancer Society.
Regional Heart Disease and
Stroke Prevention Coalition -
serving Suwannee, Lafayette,
Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson
and Taylor counties meets
quarterly. Please call Diana
King at 850-342-0170 ext. 220
for more info.
Spirit of the Suwannee Mu-
sic Park & Campground up-
coming events include Jan. 15
- Lewis Family; Feb. 12 Sun
Country Jamboree; Feb. 14 -
Valentines Day; Feb. 22-24 Best
of America by Horseback; Feb.
24 Mark Newton Band; March
5 Spring Fling Garage Sale;
March 12 Sun Country Jam-
boree; March 18 Cherry
Holmes Family; March 24-27 -
Suwannee Spring Fest; March
27 Craft Village Easter Egg
Hunt. .
Stephen Foster State Cul-
ture Center State Park -
monthly Cracker Coffeehouse
from 7-9 p.m. in the Auditori-
um. Open stage night held the
first Saturday of every month
with songs, stories, yodeling,
music and much more. Coffee
and desserts available for sale.
Free admission at Stephen Fos-
ter Folk Culture Center State
Park, White Springs. Located on
US 41, three miles from 1-75
and nine miles from 1-10. For
info on additional programs and
times, contact the park at 386-
397-4331, or visit www.Flori-
daStateParks.org/stephenfoster/
Stephen Foster Folk Cul-
ture Center State Park Hon-
ored as one of 10 "21st Century
American Heritage Parks" in
2003. For more info, call 386-
397-7009. Visit www.FloridaS-
tateParks.org/stephenfoster/
Suwannee Valley Bluegrass
Association gets together at
the Pickin' Shed every Saturday
evening at the Spirit of the
Suwannee Music, Park &
Campground, 3076 95th Dr.,
Live Oak. For more info, call
386-364-1683.
Suwannee Valley Builders
Association (SVBA) A non
profit organization, is a group of
approximately 80 local citizens
dedicated to building a stronger
community, whose members
volunteer their time with active
involvement with associate
sponsorships of worthwhile
community activities and asso-
ciate members of the Council
for Progress and Suwannee
County Chamber of Commerce.
SVBA donates two academic

scholarships each year, donates
Christmas gift/food baskets
each year and sponsor of the
children's playhouse raffle at
Christmas. Featured speakers
from local businesses and a
catered dinner are the highlights
of the evening at monthly meet-
ings. The general public is invit-
ed to attend and become mem-
bers. Donations of $5 a person
are accepted at the door to help
cover catering expenses. For
more info on joining the organi-
zation, contact Ronnie Poole,
386-362-4539.
Wanted Have an hour a
week to share? Volunteers need-
ed at Surrey Place for our exten-
sive seven-day-a-week activity
program. Many volunteers posi-
tions are now open. Calling out
bingo or pokeno, reading to res-
idents who no longer see well or
sharing scriptures, giving wheel
chair rides in the courtyard,
helping with special events or
being a "helper/partner" on out-
ings out of the facility. Our goal
is to keep our residents' lives
fulfilled by being busy and hap-
py. For more info, please call
Karen or Ellie at Surrey Place,
386-364-5961.
Wild Adventures upcoming
events include: Snow Days -
Now-Feb. 28; Winter Jam: Tait,
Toby Mac, Newsong, Building
429, Mathew West, Chaos on
Wheels Jan 22. Wild Adven-
tures Theme Park is located at
3766 Old Clyattville Rd. Val-
dosta, Ga. For more info visit
www.wild-adventure.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Through Jan. 31
Driver's license and
vehicle inspection
checkpoints scheduled
The Florida Highway Patrol
will conduct driver's license
and vehicle inspection check-
points through Jan. 31, on
Brown Road, CR 252, CR 252-
A, CR 252-B, CR 25-A, SR 47,
SR 341, US 441, US 41, CR
245, CR 238, CR 135, Turner
Road, SR 100, Trotter's Road,
Fairfield Farms Road, CR 250,
CR 349, SR 247 and SR 25 in
Columbia County; CR 132, CR
136, CR 136-A, CR 137, CR
249, CR 250, CR 252, CR 349,
CR 49, CR 795, SR 20, SR 247,
SR 10, SR 51, US 129 and
Mitchell Road in Suwannee
County; and CR 136, CR 152,
CR 143, CR 249, CR 137, CR
251, CR 146, CR 135, CR 141,
CR 150, CR 145 and US 41, SR
6, SR 25 in Hamilton County.
Recognizing the danger pre-
sented to the public by defective
vehicle equipment, troopers will
concentrate their efforts on ve-
hicles being operated with de-
fects such as bad brakes, worn
tires and defective lighting
equipment. In addition, atten-
tion will be directed to drivers
who would violate the driver li-
cense laws of Florida. The Pa-
trol has found these checkpoints
to be an effective means of en-
forcing the equipment and dri-
ver's license laws of Florida
while ensuring the protection of
all motorists.
Deadline Jan. 14
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Potato Roundup
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tries can be submitted by mail,
in person or by e-mail before
the Jan. 14 deadline. For more
info call Morningside Nature
Center at 352-334-2170 or visit
www.natureoperations.org.
Register now!
Pottery classes at Stephen
Foster State Park
Pottery classes offered for
both advanced and beginner
students for eight weeks from 6-
9 p.m., Jan. 17-March 7, by
master potter and craft demon-
strator Jean Davidoff at Craft
Square, Stephen Foster Folk
Culture Center State Park,
White Springs. Several methods
of working with clay, including
slab, coil, pinch and wheel-
thrown pottery will be taught
for a fee of $100, plus $25 for
materials. Limited space. Ad-
vance registration required. For
more info, call 386-397-1920 or
visit www.stephenfostercso.org.
Now April 1
Ten Star All Star Basket-
ball Camp
Applications are now being
evaluated thru April 1 for The
Ten Star All Star Summer Bas-
ketball Camp. The camp is by
invitation only. Boys and girls
ages 10-19 are eligible to apply.
Past participants include:
Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan,
Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse,
Grand Hill and Antawn Jami-
son. Players from 50 states and
17 foreign countries attended
the 2004 camp. College basket-
ball scholarships are possible
for players selected to the All-
American Team. Camp loca-
tions include: Babson Park and
Atlanta, Ga. For a free
brochure, call 704-373-0873
anytime.
The 5th Army Association
tour of Italy, departing New
York on June 15
The 5th Army Association
World War II, Italy, will conduct
a 10 day final tour of Italy, de-
parting New York on June 15
visiting Rome, Venice, Flo-
rence, Pisa, Sorrento and a spe-
cial stop at the American Mili-
tary Cemetery near Anzio. For-
mer members of the many com-
bat divisions and support
groups, their families, friends
and those interested in the histo-
ry of the U.S. 5th Army can
contact Sny Canton at 5277B
Lakefront Blvd., Delray Beach,
FL 33484 or call 561-865-8495.
Calling all classmates of SHS
Class of 1986
Hello! To the graduating class
of 1986, our 20 year reunion is,
fast approaching. It will be great
to see everyone. Preparation for
the reunion is in progress. Class
members please contact Angela
Hunter Mandrell at her e-mail
address: Mandr003@bell-
south.net. The class members
may also contact Catrena Fran-
cis at:
VanessaFrancis@msn.com as
soon as possible.
Tickets on sale now!
Riverdance engagement
rescheduled for Feb. 4 6
The return engagement for
Riverdance, originally sched-
uled for Feb. 18-20, has been
rescheduled to Feb. 4-6, at the
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the
Performing Arts, Gainesville.
Tickets for performances of
Riverdance, scheduled Febru-
ary 4-6, are on sale now. Patrons
who already purchased tickets
for the performances may use
their tickets for the perfor-
mances at the same times: Feb.
18 tickets on Feb. 4; Feb. 19
tickets on Feb. 5; and Feb. 20
tickets on Feb. 6. For more info,
patrons can contact the Phillips
Center Box Office at 352-392-
ARTS (2787) or toll-free within
Florida at 800-905-ARTS
(2787). Riverdance is spon-
sored by ERA Trend Realty and
Shands HealthCare. Visit the
Riverdance website at

www.riverdance.com. Tickets
are also available at the Univer-
sity Box Office, all Ticketmas-
ter outlets,
www.ticketmaster.com or by
calling Ticketmaster at 904-
353-3309. Cash, Visa and Mas-
terCard are accepted. The
Phillips Center Box Office is
open Monday Saturday, noon.
to 6 p.m. Performance dates, .
times and programs are subject
to change.

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Live Oak Senior Citizens
schedule tours
Live Oak Senior Citizens
schedule escorted tours to:
Gaither Homecoming Concert,
Jan. 22; The Dead Sea Scrolls
Exhibit, The Festival of Flowers
and a river boat cruise, Mobile,
Ala., March 8-11; Carnival
Cruise to Western Caribbean,
May 15-22; and a San Antonio
Experience, Oct. 19-23. Costs
and deadlines for payment vary
for each trip. The group meets
the first Monday, 10:30 a.m.,
Extension Building II, Agricul-
ture Center. Visitors welcome.
For more info, contact Lula Her-
ring at 386-364-1510.
Live Oak Jan. 12-13
Commodity Distribution
Suwannee River Economic
Council, Inc. announces U.S.
Department of Agriculture sur-
plus commodities will be dis-
tributed to eligible residents
from 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. on
Wednesday and Thursday, Jan.
12-13, at Coliseum Complex,
Exhibition II Building, Eleventh
Street, Live Oak. Proof of resi-
dence is required. Rules for ac-
ceptance in the program are the
same for everyone without re-
gard to race, color, national ori-
gin, age, sex or handicap.
Jan. 12
American Red Cross will
hold an Instructor Training
class in Lake City
The American Red Cross of
Suwannee Valley will hold an
Instructor Training class from 9
a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan.
12, at their office at 264 NE
Hemando Ave., Suite 102, Lake
City. For info and to register,
call 386-752-0650.
Jan. 13
American Red Cross will
hold an Instructor Training
class in Lake City
The American Red Cross of
Suwannee Valley will hold an
Instructor Training class from 9
a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13,
at their office at 264 NE Her-
nando Ave., Suite 102, Lake
City. For info and to register,
call 386-752-0650.
Jan. 13
American Red Cross will
hold a Community Water
Safety class in Lake City
The American Red Cross of
Suwannee Valley will hold a
Community Water Safety class
from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Jan.
13, at their office at 264 NE
Hemando Ave., Suite 102, Lake
City. For info and to register,
call 386-752-0650.
Jan. 15
American Red Cross will
hold a First Aid/CPR
(adult/child/infant) class in
Lake City
The American Red Cross of
Suwannee Valley will hold a
First Aid/CPR (adult/child/in-
fant) class from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Saturday, Jan. 15, at their office
at 264 NE Hemando Ave., Suite
102, Lake City. For info and to
register, call 386-752-0650.
Jan. 15
Lewis Family will perform
at Spirit of Suwannee Music
Park & Campground
America's First Family of
Bluegrass Gospel Music will be
performing at the Spirit of the
Suwannee Music Park & Camp-
ground after having celebrated
50 years of recording their annu-
al Christmas show. Plus they
have just finished recording a
new CD and cassette titled "An-
gels Gathering Flowers" which
includes songs written by Tom
T. Hall, Randall Hylton, Wayne
Haun, Larry Petree and other
great writers. You can purchase
this new CD or cassette online at
www.thelewisfamilymusic.com
. Opening for the Lewis Family
will be "Heather Allen & True
Heart" http://trueheart2004.tri-
pod.com/. For camping reserva-

tions or info call the Park at 386-
364-1683 or visit www.musi-
cliveshere.com. Located along
the picturesque Suwannee River
at 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak.
Jan. 16
Chanel Master C.B. Club
celebrates 26th Annual
Observance of Martin
Luther King Jr.
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Observance of Martin Luther
King Jr. at 6 p.m. on Sunday,
Jan. 16, at Ebenezer A.M.E.
Church, 411 Parshley St., Live
Oak, with the Rev. Charles Gra-
ham, pastor and speaker for the
occasion. Larry Cook, club
president.
Jan. 18
2005 Annual Corn Growers
meeting
The Annual Corn Growers
meeting will be held on Tues-
day, Jan. 18, in the conference
room of the Suwannee County
Extension Office, 1302
Eleventh Street SW, Live Oak.
Registration will begin at 5:15
p.m., with supper being served
at 5:35 p.m. The meal is being
sponsored by local agricultural
businesses. The educational pro-
gram will begin immediately
following the meal. CEU and
CCA credits have been applied
for. If you have any questions or
would like more info, please call
Clifford Starling at the Suwan-
nee County Extension Office,
386-362-2771.
Jan. 18
Live Oak Police
Department will hold a
car seat safety check
Live Oak Police Department
will hold a car seat safety check
from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. on Tues-
day, Jan. 18, at 835 Pinewood
Way. Four out of five car seats
are installed incorrectly. Could
yours be one of them? Have
your car seat checked by a certi-
fied technician.
Jan. 18
NFCC Disrict Board of
Trustees will meet
The District Board of
Trustees of North Florida Com-
munity College (NFCC) will
hold its regular monthly meet-
ing at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.
18, in the NFCC Student Center
Lakeside Room on the Madison
campus. A copy of the agenda
may be obtained by writing:
NFCC, Office of the President,
1000 Turner Davis Dr., Madi-
son, FL 32340. For disability-re-
lated accommodations, contact
the NFCC.jOffice of College
Advancement, 850-973-1653.
NFCC is an equal access/equal
opportunity employer.
Jan. 18
National Association of Re-
tired Federal Employees to
hold lunch meeting
National Association of Re-
tired Federal Employees
(N.A.R.F.E.) Chapter 1548 will
meet for lunch at noon, Tuesday,
Jan. 18, at Quail Heights Coun-
try Club. District 2 Vice Presi-
dent Harold Bartlett will install
2005 officers. All present and
retired federal employees are in-
vited to attend..Present employ-
ees and non-member retirees are
encouraged to come and bring
questions. For info call 386-
755-0907 or 386-752-4379.
Jan. 18
American Red Cross will
hold an Infant and Child
CPR class in Lake City
The American Red Cross of
Suwannee Valley will hold an
Infant and Child CPR class from
6-9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan 18, at
their office at 264 NE Hemando
Ave., Suite 102, Lake City. For
info and to register, call 386-
752-0650.
Jan. 18
NFCC will conduct TABE
(Test of Adult Basic
Education)
North Florida Community
College will conduct TABE
(Test of Adult Basic Education)
on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 1:30
p.m., in the NFCC Technical
Center on the Madison
campus. TABE is required for
acceptance into vocational/tech-
nical programs. Photo ID re-
quired. Pre-registration is re-
quired. To register please call
850-973-9451.

steering in the Hospice Attic -
thrift store, administrative of-
fices as well as helping at spe-
cial events, educational fairs,
community events and fund
raising. You must register for
orientation. To register or for
more info contact Carolyn Long
at 386-752-9191.
Jan. 18 and 19
NFCC will conduct
GED tests
North Florida Community
College will conduct GED tests
Jan. 18 and 19, at 6 p.m. in the
NFCC Technical Center on the
Madison campus. Persons tak-
ing the tests will be required to
furnish a photo ID. NFCC holds
GED preparation courses free of
charge; there is a fee for the
test. Pre-registration is required.
To register please call 850-973-
1629.
Jan. 19
Office hours with
Congressman Boyd's
staff in Live Oak
A member of Congressman
Allen Boyd's (D-North Florida)
staff will be visiting Live Oak
opn the third Wednesday of every
month so the people of Suwan-
nee County have the opportuni-
ty to personally discuss issues
concerning them. Congressman
Boyd's staff is trained to assist
constituents with a variety of is-
sues relating to various federal
agencies. It is important to Con-
gressman Boyd that his staff is
available for those who are not
able to travel to either his Pana-
ma City or Tallahassee
offices. Office hours with Con-
gressman Boyd's staff this
month will be Wednesday, Jan.
19, from 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.,
Live Oak City Hall, Live Oak.
Jan. 20
American Red Cross will
hold an Adult CPR/First Aid
class in Lake City
The American Red Cross of
Suwannee Valley will hold an
Adult CPR/First Aid class from
6-9:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20,
at their office at 264 NE Her-
nando Ave., Suite 102, Lake
City. For info and to register,
call 386-752-0650.
t-,,( *,i, Jan. 20 -.
Situation Ethics workshop
Q. Is it always right to tell the
truth or does it depend on the sit-
uation? If you've ever struggled
with this question and many
others like it [dealing with -
'what is the right thing to
do?]...please join us for a brief

study in: Situation Ethics, Jan.
20, at 6:30 p.m. Led by Glenn L.
Jemigan at the Suwannee River
Regional Library, Community
Meeting Room, US 129 S., Live
Oak. Regardless of your reli-
gious views, ethical doctrine or
philosophy of life everyone is
welcome...as we look at this
sometimes controversial but al-
ways interesting ethical ap-
proach. This workshop is not li-
brary-sponsored. It is education-
al in nature and open to the pub-
lic at large. Again, all are wel-
come. No charge. Free.
Jan. 21
Special videoconference:
Post-Storm Timber Tax and
Forest Health Issues to be
held
The 2004 hurricane season
was damaging to a large portion
of Florida's private timberlands.
Casualty loss and forest health
issues that thousands of private
timberland owners are now fac-
ing as a result of these storms
will be addressed by a special
videoconference: Post-Storm
Timber Tax and Forest Health
Issues. The videoconference
will be held on Friday, Jan., 21,
from 4:30-7 p.m. (EST) at 11
locations throughout Florida.
One of the eleven sites will be
held in Live Oak at: UF-IFAS
Suwannee Valley North Florida
REC, 7580 CR 136, 386-362-
1725. Space is limited, register
early. For more info or to regis-
ter, contact Chris Demers at
352-846-2375 or
cdemers@ifas.ufl.edu. This free
program is a service of the Flori-
da Division of Forestry, Forest
Stewardship Program Universi-
ty of Florida, IFAS, Cooperative
Extension Service.
Jan. 22
Annual Relay for
Life yard sale
Annual Relay for Life yard
sale will be held at Camp
Suwannee, Dowling Park from
8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday,
Jan. 22.
Jan. 24, 31 and Feb. 7. 21
Home school class offered
at Florida Museum of
Natural History in
:: .. :Gainesvile
The Florida Museum of Nat-
ural History, Gainesville will of-
fer a four-week home school
class series titled "Squirmy Sci-
ence" from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on
Jan. 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 21 for
children ages six-11. The class
is $40 for members and $45 for

nonmembers. Pre-registration is
required. For more information
call 352-846-2000, ext. 277.
Jan. 24
NFCC will conduct TABE
(Test of Adult Basic
Education)
North Florida Community
College will conduct TABE
(Test of Adult Basic Education)
on Monday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m., in
the NFCC Technical Center on
the Madison campus. TABE is
required for acceptance into vo-
cational/technical
programs. Photo ID required.
Pre-registration is required. To
register please call 850-973-
9451.
Jan. 25
American Red Cross will
hold an Adult CPR class in
Lake City
The American Red Cross of
Suwannee Valley will hold an
Adult CPR class from 6-9 p.m.,
Tuesday, Jan. 25, at their office

at 264 NE Hemando Ave., Suite
102. Lake City. For info and to
register, call 386-752-0650.
Jan. 25
NFCC will conduct TABE
(Test of Adult Basic
Education)
North Florida Community
College will conduct TABE
(Test of Adult Basic Education)
on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 1:30
p.m., in the NFCC Technical
Center on the Madison
campus. TABE is required for
acceptance into vocational/tech-
nical programs. Photo ID re-
quired. Pre-registration is re-
quired. To register please call
850-973-9451.
Jan. 26
Lady of the Lake Quilting
Guild meeting
Do you need a quilting chal-
lenge? The Lady of the Lake
Quilting Guild will hold its
monthly meeting on Wednes-
day, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. at the

Southside Recreation Center,
901 Saint Margaret Road, Lake
City. Marika Sevin, Develop-
ment Director of the Arthritis
Foundation of Jacksonville, will
present "a call to entry" for
quilted items for the November
Comfort for a Cure Quilt Chal-
lenge to benefit the Arthritis
Foundation. The Guild is an or-
ganization for anyone interested
in quilts and the art of quilting.
The public is welcome. For
more details, contact President
Sandy Lindfors, 386-362-6850,
or e-mail riverfolk@alltel.net.
Jan. 27
American Red Cross will
hold a First Aid class in Lake
City
The American Red Cross of
Suwannee Valley will hold a
First Aid class from 6-9 p.m.,
Thursday, Jan. 27, at their office
at 264 NE Hemando Ave., Suite
102, Lake City. For info and to
register, call 386-752-0650.

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Space is still available.

Departures available from Lake City

Live Oak & Dowling Park

January 22, 2005 Gaither Homecoming Concert
Book now for an exciting evening filled with wholesome entertainment
for everyone. SPACE IS LIMITED! Includes: motorcoach transportation,
Artist Circle Seats and driver gratuity. Price: $65 per person
February 19, 2005 Florida's Silver Spring
Spend the day at Florida's Silver Spring and enjoy all this natural
attraction has to offer. Also included are reserved seats to Lee
Greenwood's show, Salute to America. Includes: motorcoach
transportation, admission to Silver Springs, reserved seats for Lee
Greenwood show and driver gratuity. Price: $75 per person
March 11-14, 2005 Mobile Flower Show and The Dead Sea Scrolls
Visit historic Mobile for a special showing of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the
Festival of Flowers, tours of historic homes and much more! Includes:
motorcoach transportation, 3 nights accommodations, admission to the
Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, Festival of Flowers, some meals and more.
Price: $535 per person, double occupancy

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Jan. 18
Helping Hands Volunteer
Orientation
Helping Hands Volunteer
Orientation will be held from
5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.
18, at Hospice of the Suwannee
Valley, 618 SW FL Gateway
Drive, Lake City. Make a differ-
ence in someone's life! After at-
tending orientation and com-
pleting the screening process,
you will be eligible for volun-

We'll find the right home for you.
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(1) 20 (+/-) ACRES SUWANNEE COUNTY property is located a short distance from
Charles Springs and a boat ramp on the Suwannee River. $3,350 per acre owner financing
available (Owner/Broker)
(2) 84.50 (+/-) SUWANNEE COUNTY property has frontage on CR #49 and has scattered
oak and pine trees. Great home site! $3,000 per acre (Owner/Broker)
(3 65 ACRES SUWANNEE COUNTY property has frontage on CR #49 and has scattered
oak and pine trees. Great home site! $3,000 per acre (Owner/Broker)
(4) 155 (+/-) ACRES SUWANNEE COUNTY gently rolling land located next to Peacock
Springs State Park. Ideal for home site or hunting! $2,995 per acre (Owner/Broker)
(5) 210 (+/-) ACRES SUWANNEE COUNTY property is located on State Road #51 about 3
miles north of the Suwannee River. Great location for home site! $3,500 per acre
S(Owner/Broker)
(6) 645 ACRES MADISON COUNTY gently rolling land with majestic hardwoods along the
meandering of a creek that runs through the property. Land is in 19 & 20 year old planted
pines and has paved road frontage. Ideal for hunting, other recreational uses or home site.
$2,725 per acre
(7) 674 ACRES MADISON COUNTY this tract has some cut over land, about 195 acres of
2001 planted sand pines and some beautiful hardwood hammocks surrounding the Sand Pond.
Ideal for deer and turkey hunting. Property is a short drive from 1-10. $1,995 per acre
(Owner/Broker)
For additional information, contact
BAYNARD WARD, KATRINA BLALOCK or CHUCK DAVIS
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Not just any mobile home.
This one has a lot to offer...
1,550 sq. ft. 3BR/2BA, metal
roof, vinyl siding, new central
heat and air unit, new 40 gal.
hot water heater and Kinetico
water purifying system.
Kitchen & breakfast area has
been remodeled with a Tuscan
theme, family room has a
working fireplace with a gas
log. All rooms have been
freshly painted, and are ready
for you. Home also has a
covered back porch and a new
front deck with rails. All this
on 2.5 acres with two deep
wells, metal storage building,
Planted Pines, Pecan, and
Oak Trees. Only 6 miles from
Live Oak. 1.191-FA~

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For more information about this home, call Maureen Hartshorn
at386-364-8215 or Louise Shedden at 904-910-4632.

PERSONAL SERVICES
Child Care
First Day
Loving Family DayCare Home in
Peacock Lake area. Hot meals.
Educational toys, large outdoor play
area. Registered with 4Cs-
R03SU0023. Call 386-364-7736 for
more info.

2 PETS
LOST AN ANIMAL? WANT TO
ADOPT? Call Suwannee County
Ani-
mal Control at 386-208-0072. M-F
from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

REAL ES-A-E FOR RENT
Apartments
PUBLISHER'S NOTICE
All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Fair
Housing Act which makes it illegal to
advertise "any preference, limitation
or discrimination based on race,
color, religion, sex, disability, familial
status or national origin, or an
intention, to make any such
preference, limitation and
discrimination" Familial status in-
cludes children under the age of 18
living with parents or legal
custodians, pregnant women and
people securing custody of children
under 18.
This newspaper will not knowingly
accept any advertising for real estate
which is in violation of the law. Our
readers are hereby informed that all
dwellings advertised in this
newspaper are available on an equal
opportunity basis. To complain of
discrimination call HUD toll-free 1-
800-669-9777. The toll-free number
for the hearing impaired is 1-800-
927-9275

ALSO:
10 Acre, MOL, Homesite close to Live Oak. Beautiful country
setting. Ready for your dream home. Located in Sunrise Farms
subdivision off 104th St. A great comer lot a very short
distance from paved road.
MLS# 43694

Call Maureen Hartshorn or Louise Sheddan for more information
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-irst Day
ACCOUNT CLERK/GENERAL
LEDGER CLERK

CITY OF LIVE OAK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DUTIES:

Performs accounting work in main-
taining accounting and financial re-
cords.
:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
graduation from a standard high
school and six months clerical-ac-
counting experience.
SALARY RANGE: $15,447.00

SUWANNEE COUNTY is currently
accepting applications for two
Alternate Collection Site Attendant
positions. These positions will work
on an as needed basis. An
employee allocated in this position
ensures that refuse entering the
collection center is acceptable and
that sufficient area for disposal is
continuously available. Ensures that
proper procedures are followed in
disposal. Performs routine cleaning
of the site. Minimum qualifications
include high school education or
G.E.D. preferred and one year
experience in customer service
work; or an equivalent combination
of training and experience. Must
possess a.valid Florida Drivers Li-
cense. Rate of pay is $5.44 per
hour.
The deadline for receiving applica-
tions is January 14, 2005 at 5:00
p.m. For an application contact the
Administrative Services
Department, 224 Pine Avenue, Live
Oak, Florida 32064, (386) 362-
6869. All applicants are subject to
drug testing pri-or to employment,.
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Bus Drivers
SUWANNEE DISTRICT
SCHOOLS
Transportation Department is
needing dependable people for
Substitute School Bus Drivers.
Required: High School Diploma or
GED, excellent driving record, and
complete requirements mandated
by the State of Florida. We will train
interested people and help them
acquire the CDL Class B driver's
license for school bus drivers.
Excellent hourly wages and the
opportunity to become full time. For
more information please call
Marianne Wood, Driver Trainer at
386-364-3575. Please call after
January 3, 2005 for more details.
Next class scheduled for January
10, 2005.

First Day
Bank tellers
Want to earn extra cash while the
kids are in school?
First Federal Savings Bank of Florida
has 30 hour a week teller positions
with flexible schedules. Must
possess good interpersonal skills,
organizational, computer skills and
above average math skills. Cash
handling experience is preferred.You
may pick up an employment
application at any First Federal
Branch and forward to Human Re-
sources, P.O. Box 2029, Lake City,
FL 32056. Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer.

Man
will do telephone
installation,repair,
TV Cable installation,
& phone wiring,
jacks and repairs
or other small jobs.
Call Tom @
658-2611. I

Employment Opportunity

Lafayette County Rescue is seeking a Full-time
EMT-Basic or Paramedic (either may apply).
Benefits include medical, dental, vacation, sick & FRS options.
Safe driving record required.
Applicants must hold a current Florida certification.
Serious inquiries may apply at the office of John Bell, Mon-Fri
from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or may drop off an application at
the LCEMS station from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7 days a week.
Deadline to apply for the position will be January 22, 2005. o

First Day
Maintenance Director
Seeking individual with electrical,
plumbing, heating, carpentry, and
appliance repair background. Will
need to be able to work with people
as well as blue prints. Must have
stable job history. Responsible for
maintenance functions for seven
year old 60 bed health care facility.
Fax resumes to the attention of Rich
Wisdahl at 386-294-3301, or apply at
Lafayette Health Care Center, 512 W.
Main Street, Mayo, FL 32066.

First Day
COMPREHENSIVE
COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

Is seeking a qualified individual to
fill Rest Area janitorial position.
Must be able to follow directions
and work independently. Physical
stamina to perform job
requirements. Must have
transportation and able to use tele-
phone, have good attitude..
ADA/EOE/Drug free work place.
Apply CCS, 506 S. Ohio Ave., Live
Oak, FL.

Drivers
Company Drivers Needed
2 yrs. Experience. Must be at least
23 years old. Drug free workplace.
Must have Class A CDL. 386-208-
8075.

Mechanic
Full Time position open at
Spirit of the Suwannee.
Experience Required.
Apply in person from
2pm-4pm @
3076 95th Dr., Live Oak, FL
E.O.E.
LABORERS NEEDED
MANY POSITIONS
AVAILABLE
FOR MORE INFO CALL:
WAL-STAF PERSONNEL
(386) 755-1991 APPT. ONLY
BACKGRD/DRUGSCREEN
REQ.

Stable hand/trail guide rider
position open at
Spirit of the Suwannee Stables.
Experience necessary. Must have
reliable transportation and great
horse/people skills, available to
work weekends. Apply in person @
SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE
MUSIC PARK
3076 95th Dr.
Live Oak, Fl 32060
(Norlh bn Hwy. 129) E.O.:E.'

We are looking for exceptional sales and
service oriented professionals who truly
enjoy working with people.
We otter an excellent compensation
and benefits package.
For more information about available
positions and benefits, visit our website.
Money Manager
#0661701
1 year
customer service/
sales experience
Qualified candidates may apply in
confidence via:
Fax:
904-997-0256
E-mail:
ann.haekeO@
bankmercantile.com
Online: www.bankmercantile.com
Resumes without a position number
will not be considered. -
Mercantile Bank is a
drug free workplace
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Help Wanted
First Day
Program Coordinator-from home.
Govt. monitored H. S. Exchange
Student Program is seeking person
to work locally with community fami-
lies, schools and foreign teens. Back-
ground in student exchange, educa-
tion or travel. Full training and
interna-
tional travel opportunities. Resume:
dmdworld@comcast.net. 1/877-417-
9600.
farm help
HELP WANTED
Knowledge of tractor and equipment
is a must. Call 386-330-2567 to
enquire. Drug Free Work Place.